Funding body: EPSRC (2009-2012)
Principal Investigator (at Kent): Prof Marialena Nikolopoulou
Partners: University of Derby, Loughborough University (University of Hull, Loughborough University, Brunel University, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Manchester, UCL, Stirling University).
Summary
From 10-14 November 2008, at Shrigley Hall, Cheshire, SK10 5SB, a Research Councils’ Energy Programme Sandpit to generate and develop innovative approaches to airport operations was held, resulting in a number of funded projects. This Network is an output of the event, reflecting the unanimous view that a Network was indispensible to take advantage of the Sandpit energy and cross-disciplinary synergies. The partnership, which brings together aviation knowledge from 9 UK Universities, acts as an independent body to share knowledge in a neutral forum to engage with key players in the development of a sustainable aviation industry.