Dr Sahand Hosouli
- Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- School of Engineering
- Roehampton Vale
Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering & Course Leader for Renewable Energy Engineering MSc
About
I am an award-winning researcher and engineer with a PhD in Industrial Engineering (Renewable Energy) from the University of Florence. I currently serve as the Head of Department for Mechanical Engineering and a Senior Lecturer in Renewable Energy at Kingston University London. In this leadership role, I drive departmental strategy and curriculum innovation, ensuring that our students gain the future skills needed to thrive in a digital-first, sustainable economy. As Course Leader of the Renewable Energy Engineering MSc programme, I educate and mentor students on the latest developments and best practices in renewable energy, preparing them for careers in this rapidly growing field.
My research focuses on advancing and refining renewable energy technologies, with a particular emphasis on solar thermal systems, thermochemical heat storage, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), waste heat recovery, and the application of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methods in renewable energy. I have extensive expertise in the design, modelling, and testing of various types of solar thermal collectors, including ST, PT, PVT, and C-PVT systems. In the field of heat storage, my research involves developing, screening, and assessing innovative materials capable of efficiently storing and releasing heat, with a particular focus on improving cyclic performance and scaling up thermochemical storage (TCS) systems from laboratory scale to real-world demonstrations. I have supervised several undergraduate and postgraduate students.
I have a strong track record of securing research and development funding from major national and international bodies, including Horizon Europe, the British Council, and the British Academy. I have successfully coordinated multi-million-euro international consortia and managed large-scale projects focused on climate, energy, and mobility. My work aligns closely with the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, particularly in supporting manufacturing innovation and the transition to clean energy.
Beyond my leadership at Kingston, I am an Expert Member of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Task 67 and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). I have also had the opportunity to work across several leading UK institutions, including Swansea University (2021–2023) and Loughborough University (2020), where I contributed to projects related to renewable energy technologies and thermal energy storage.
Qualifications
- 2021: PhD in Industrial Engineering - Energy & Environmental Technologies (University of Florence)
- 2015: MSc, Materials Science and Engineering (Iran University of Science & Technology)
- 2013: BSc, Materials Science and Engineering
Domains
Publications
Gallery of my work
Kingston University People Awards 2025 - Ambitious Value Award (Individual Winner)
The Provost's Award for Learning and Teaching Excellence 2025
Simulation with Polysun - Part 2 - Solar Thermal Systems & Profitability - Intermediate
LCA with GaBi Software - Intermediate Level Case Study
LCA with GaBi Software - Advance Level Case Study
