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Personal Statement
I am a Lecturer in Energy Systems, primarily working as part of the UK Energy Research Centre.
My main interest is in multi-carrier energy simulation/optimisation and Whole System Modelling, 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.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2876-4371
Academic / Professional qualifications
BA (hons.) Natural Sciences (Zoology) - Cambridge University 2002
BSc (hons.) Physical Sciences (Astrophysics) - Open University 2013
MSc Information Technology (Software and Systems) - 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, Spatial and Temporal Disaggregation of Whole System Energy Models Through Exemplar Local Multi-Carrier Networks, Faculty Of Engineering
31 Oct 2012 → 24 Sept 2018
Award Date: 24 Sept 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
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):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A resilient Scottish energy system (IAA)
Bell, K. (Principal Investigator) & Hawker, G. (Co-investigator)
17/07/19 → 17/01/20
Project: Research
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Can battery deployment avoid network reinforcement in an unbundled electricity system? A Great Britain case study
Brush, S., Hawker, G. & Bell, K., 1 Dec 2026, In: Energy Reports. 16, 31 p., 109471.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can battery deployment avoid network reinforcement in an unbundled electricity system? A Great Britain case study
Brush, S., Hawker, G. & Bell, K., 16 Dec 2025, Amsterdam, 45 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint/Pre-registration › Working Paper/Preprint
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Data for PhD thesis: “Impacts of Short-duration batteries on Great Britain’s electrical power system an networks”
Brush, S. (Creator), Hawker, G. (Supervisor), Bell, K. (Supervisor) & Galloway, S. (Supervisor), University of Strathclyde, 10 Nov 2025
DOI: 10.15129/e30e83f5-5c3b-4e87-bfae-06bcf468aca1
Dataset
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Data for: "Can battery deployment avoid network reinforcement in an unbundled electricity system? A Great Britain case study"
Brush, S. (Creator) & Hawker, G. (Supervisor), University of Strathclyde, 24 Jun 2026
DOI: 10.15129/04b966ed-f0b5-4550-bd24-483ad635e118
Dataset
Thesis
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Spatial and temporal disaggregation of whole system energy models through exemplar local multi-carrier networks
Hawker, G. (Author), 21 Sept 2018Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
Activities
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Local Energy from a System Perspective
Hawker, G. (Speaker)
26 Aug 2026Activity: Talk or Presentation › Oral presentation
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All Energy 2026
Hawker, G. (Participant)
14 May 2026Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Conference, workshop, seminar or course