Research Staff
- PhD Computer Science, University of Essex, 2024
- MSc Artificial Intelligence, University of Essex, 2020
Currently working on innovation for offshore wind in the Forth and Tay cluster Offshore Wind Place Based Impact Accelerator Account (PBIAA). Previously with the Policy and Innovation Group within the Institute for Energy Systems, on a range of UK and European projects. Donald's research topics include techno-economic analysis and cost reduction, lifecycle assessment, technology commercialisation, and the research & innovation requirements for the offshore renewable energy sector.
Prior to this, Donald completed an Engineering Doctorate, with research on testing renewable energy devices in a combined wave-current environment at the University of Edinburgh's FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility, as part of the Industrial Doctorate Centre of Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE). His background is as a civil engineer/hydrologist, with over nine years experience in small hydropower schemes and renewable energy, flood risk assessment and flood management, plus coastal engineering
Doctor of Engineering (EngD) in Offshore Renewable Energy. The Universities of Edinburgh, Strathclyde, and Exeter, as part of the Industrial Doctorate Centre of Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE)
Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
For my publications, please see my pages on University of Edinburgh Research Explorer, Research Gate profile, or ORCID.