Institute for Energy Systems

An underwater view of the turbines in the Flowave tidal and wave tank

The Institute for Energy Systems, IES, is one of seven multi-disciplinary research institutes within the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh. Led by Professor David Ingram there are seven integrated research areas involving 26 academic staff, 28 research staff and around 70 postgraduate students.

Research Themes

Magnetic levitation of superconductor
all IES research themes

Research Projects

Diesel Generator
all IES research projects

Our People

Prof David M Ingram
Professor of CFD
all IES staff and students

Seminars

IES Seminar Series - Dr Naran M. Pindoriya
27/04/2018 - 12:00
IES Seminar Series - Dr Anup Nambiar & Dr Brian Sellar
20/04/2018 - 13:00
IES Seminar Series - Kevin Kails
13/04/2018 - 13:00
all IES seminars

PhD Opportunities

A simulator of the dynamics of America’s Cup foiling catamarans
Aerodynamics of high-performance yacht sails
Aerodynamics of the Scottish thistle, the national flower of Scotland
Aerodynamics of the gliding seeds of the Javan cucumber vine
all IES PhD opportunities

Vacancies

Research Associate in Mechanical Engineering Design
Research Associate in Mechanical Engineering Thermophysical Modelling
Research Associate in Wave-Current-Turbulence-induced Fatigue and Dynamic Loading on Tidal Turbines

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Engineering Research News

Jason Reese awarded prestigious RAEng Chair in Emerging Technologies
Dr Medina-Lopez finalist at Young Professionals Green Energy Awards
Dr Harry van der Weijde awarded Schöller Fellowship
Dr Carvel awarded the "ISTSS Achievement Award 2018"
Chancellor’s Fellowships in Data-Driven Innovation
...more research news

Research Events

IES Seminar Series - Dr Naran M. Pindoriya
IES Seminar Series - Dr George J. Anders
Inaugural Lecture of Professor Jason Reese, Regius Professor of Engineering