Projects per year
Personal profile
Personal Statement
I joined the University of Strathclyde in 2019 as a Chancellor's Fellow working jointly between the Departments of Government & Public Policy and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. I am also the Research Director of the UK’s Energy Revolution Research Consortium (EnergyREV). Prior to this I held positions at the University of Oxford, the University of Otago in New Zealand (where I served as Deputy Director of their Centre for Sustainability) and at Victoria University of Wellington.
My research explores how people interact with energy systems, and how social, environmental, and technological insights can be co-developed to better inform policy for sustainable development. I take a multidisciplinary approach to my work, and believe in the importance of research for impact, and in bridging the gap between different forms of knowledge to advance solutions tackling climate change.
Research Interests
I'm interested in impactful and applied resesach that enhances our understanding of how to deliver a sustainable, net-zero energy future, and which informs and engages decision makers in policy and industry. I enjoy working with a variety of theoretical frameworks that explore different elements of energy system transition, and my research frequently crosses disciplinary boundaries. I enjoy exploring ideas at the intersection of epistemologies, and looking at combining different forms of knowledge to develop richer insights into key challenges for energy system decarbonisation.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Oxford
9 Oct 2006 → 8 Jan 2010
Award Date: 8 Jan 2010
Master of Engineering, University of Oxford
1 Oct 2002 → 30 Jun 2006
Award Date: 30 Jun 2006
Network
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EnergyREV Impact Accelerator Funding Application
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/04/22 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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Decentralised Water Technologies (EPSRC Programme Grant)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/07/21 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Skills deployment for a 'just' net zero energy transition
Bray, R., Mejía Montero, A. & Ford, R., 31 Mar 2022, In: Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions. 42, p. 395-410 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Working Paper 3 : Decarbonisation of Heat: How Smart Local Energy Systems Can Contribute
Morris, M., Hardy, J., Bray, R., Elmes, D., Ford, R., Hannon, M. & Radcliffe, J., 2 Feb 2022, Glasgow: University of Strathclyde. 65 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
Open AccessFile3 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Presidential Commendation from Trinity College in recognition of Finals results
Ford, Rebecca (Recipient), 2006
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Stanford University Precourt Energy Efficiency Fellowship
Ford, Rebecca (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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COP26 Reflections
Tracy Morse (Organiser), Andrew Goudie (Participant), Michael Mehling (Participant), Francesco Sindico (Participant), Keith Bell (Participant), Aran Eales (Participant), Rebecca Ford (Participant), Astrid Werkmeister (Participant), Scott Strachan (Participant), Brian Garvey (Participant), Nicolas Kelly (Participant), Anja Lowit (Participant) & Jamie Stewart (Participant)
16 Dec 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Peking University Globex Summerschool: Sustainability Theory and Practices
Tracy Morse (Organiser), Jonathan Bowes (Member of programme committee), Aran Eales (Member of programme committee), Jen Roberts (Member of programme committee), Rebecca Ford (Member of programme committee), Fraser Stewart (Speaker) & Luke Gooding (Speaker)
5 Jul 2021 → 23 Jul 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course