The Team

• Brown, James D.

• Camino Mendez, Miguel

• Goepfert,Carina

• Phoon, Hee Yau

• Siva Kumar, Shyam

Brown, James D.

                                                Nationality: Scottish

Academic Background: I have graduated at the University of Glasgow with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Civil Engineering with specialisation in Engineering Management

Professional Background: Site Engineer – Balfour Beatty Construction; Area Technician – Strathclyde Regional Council Water Department; Lecturer in Civil Engineering – Glasgow College of Technology; Lecturer in Construction – Nene College, Northampton; Lecturer in Civil Engineering – Glasgow Caledonian University.

Main teaching and research interests are in the area of Water Engineering, particularly Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems and in the introduction of a range of sustainability concerns to under and post graduate taught courses                                            

Group Working:         

                                                "It is stimulating and interesting to work with such a diverse range of group mates. The social, national and engineering background mix in a multi disciplinary group is well worth the extra effort required by the group members to make such groups function effectively". James 2006.

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Nationality: Spanish

Academic Background: I have graduated from the University of Burgos (2002) in Mechanical Engineering (Honours) with specialisation in the Management area. I have also got a degree in Agronomist Engineering (BSc) from the University of Vigo (1995). I have got a 2005/06 Scottish Scholarship to undertake this MSc course.

Professional Background: After graduating as Mechanical Engineer, I have worked as a Consultant Engineer for three years with involvement in  Environmental Projects and the development of an ERP tool (software for the management of the company).

Professional Aim: My professional aim is to work in a company dealing with energy issues where I could develop my technical and management skills in an international and challenging environment, as I consider myself an interdisciplinary worker, easy learning and very self motivated.

"Some topics can be learned on lectures  but others just can be learned from people. During this group project, I have gained the experience of working in an international environment and I have learned many important lessons from my group mates such as technical knowledge and interpersonal skills. At this final point, I have to say that I am really happy with our group performance". Miguel 2006.

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miguel.mendez@strathc.ac.uk

miguelcam_1@hotmail.com

Nationality: German

Academic Background: I have studied Energy Engineering with Management for two years at the University of Applied Science in Leipzig (Germany). In 2003 I moved to Scotland to continue my studies where I have graduated with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Paisley.

Professional Future: My academic interests and strength are sustainable development issues, energy conscious building design and integration of renewable technologies. That's why I am planning to work in the field of energy and environmental consultancy in Scotland.

"The longer our team worked on the project the more I personally enjoyed it, since our results started to show that there are many feasible ways in which construction companies can contribute towards a more sustainable future. Working in this team has taught me the importance of communicating significant findings effectively as well as to have an open mind for even exceptional ideas". Carina 2006.

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carina.goepfert@strath.ac.uk

carina_goepfert@web.de

Nationality: Malaysian

Academic Background: I have graduated from Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Malaysia) in 2000 with a Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering (Hons.) specialising in Power Generation. In 2005, I was awarded the British Chevening Scholarship 2005/2006 by The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK to pursue this course at the University of Strathclyde, Scotland.

Professional Background: I have been a Generation Planning Engineer for 5 years in Tenaga Nasional Berhad (the National Electricity Utility Company of Malaysia). I was responsible for conducting technical, cost and economic analysis, developing and strategizing the Long Term Electricity Generation Development Plan for Peninsular Malaysia. www.tnb.com.my

Professional Interests: My professional interests and strength are integrated energy planning, energy market development and energy economics.

"It has been an interesting experience to work in an international environment. Although each of us has differing ideas and occasionally opposing points of view, it was really a rewarding and fun time I have had with the group. An important element that I experienced of working in a group is the need of a common understanding. And success can be achieved by knowing and capitalizing on each other’s strength".     

Hee Yau 2006.

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hee.phoon@strath.ac.uk

hystar@yahoo.com

Nationality:  Indian

Academic Background: I have graduated from Anna University, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) in the year 2004 with a Bachelor degree in  Mechanical Engineering  with specialisation in power plant engineering. 

Professional Background: I have  worked as a Graduate Engineering Trainee in a co-generation based power plant which was an integrated part of a steel manufacturing unit. Being involved from the initial stages of the project that includes construction to the final running of the plant, I was able to gain a wide knowledge about various activities in the field of power generation.

Professional Aim: My professional aim is to start a manufacturing plant for renewable technologies.

"Realising the future potential for energy and environmental conservation in all aspects of our life, this course provided me with a good understanding and an excellent opportunity to work with a group of people with different capabilities, working on a real life problem and marching towards a common goal. This group project  provided was an excellent  opportunity for me to develop a good relationship with each other". Shyam 2006.

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shyam.siva-kumar@strath.ac.uk

magicworld2k@yahoo.co.in