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Personal Statement
I am a Researcher in Energy Systems, primarily working as part of the UK Energy Research Centre.
My main interest is in multi-vector simulation and optimisation, looking at how the different constraints we have in the future development of electricity, gas, hydrogen and heat networks may affect how we choose to meet our long-term carbon emissions targets.
My other interests include:
- Macro-level carbon budgeting (in particular using the TIMES modelling framework)
- Low-carbon heating technologies
- Local energy systems
- Operation and control of large wind farms in transmission networks
- Risk and reliability in power networks
- Machine learning for failure prediction
I have previously worked as an analyst and consultant in the Renewable Energy sector.
Academic / Professional qualifications
BA (hons.) Natural Sciences - Cambridge University 2002
BSc (hons.) Physical Sciences - Open University 2013
MSc Information Technology - Glasgow University 2003
Chartered Scientist and Member - The Energy Institute 2012
PhD in Electrical Engineering - University of Strathclyde 2018: "Spatial and Temporal Disaggregation of Whole System Energy Models Through Exemplar Local Multi-Carrier Networks"
Research Interests
Energy systems analysis, wind power, solar power, electricity and gas distribution, power system economics.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty Of Engineering
31 Oct 2012 → 24 Sep 2018
Award Date: 24 Sep 2018
Bachelor of Science, Open University
Award Date: 1 Jan 2012
Master of Natural Science at Cambridge University, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 1 Jan 2006
Master of Science, University of Glasgow
Award Date: 1 Jan 2003
Bachelor of Arts, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 1 Jan 2002
Keywords
- Energy modelling
- Renewable Energy Technology
- Game Theory
- Microeconomics
- Smart Grids
- Distribution
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Research output
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BEIS Call for Evidence - The Future for Small-scale Low-carbon Generation: Response from the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC)
McLachlan, C., Braunholtz-Speight, T., Hawker, G. & Watson, J., 31 Aug 2018, London, 16 p.Research output: Working paper
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Zoning for local heat and energy efficiency strategies
Hawker, G., Flower, J. D. & Bell, K., 30 Apr 2019. 8 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Speech
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Thesis
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Spatial and temporal disaggregation of whole system energy models through exemplar local multi-carrier networks
Author: Hawker, G., 21 Sep 2018Supervisor: Bell, K. (Supervisor) & Kockar, I. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
Activities
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Energy Forecasting for Market-led Multi-vector Energy Networks
Jethro Browell (Speaker), Thomas Alexander (Speaker), Graeme Hawker (Contributor) & Stuart Galloway (Contributor)
12 Oct 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Ofgem Invited Session (Research Hub Seminar): Presenting new evidence on heat decarbonisation (virtual)
Jack Flower (Speaker), Keith Bell (Contributor) & Graeme Hawker (Contributor)
21 Sep 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk