Media ready expert
Professor David Hutchinson
Summary
Innovative and results-driven leader with extensive experience in environmental innovation, decarbonisation, and sustainable energy. Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams, influencing policy, and driving strategic initiatives to support low-carbon investment and sustainable economic growth.
Biography
I am a Professor of Global Environmental Solutions at the 91¸£ÀûÍø, passionate about addressing global environmental challenges through innovation, collaboration, and education. As the Founding Director of the (CERES), I’ve had the privilege of managing over £15 million in externally funded projects, driving impactful research in sustainable energy and environmental technologies.
My work extends beyond academia as Director of the and , where I’ve supported cleantech development by facilitating over £65 million in inward investment and creating more than 790 jobs.
With a strong background in leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing policy, I’m dedicated to advancing low-carbon solutions and fostering sustainable growth at both local and global levels.
Research interests
My research focuses on decarbonisation, sustainable energy, and cleantech innovation. I’m particularly interested in how these intersect with smart technologies, energy management, and policy-making to create sustainable systems that benefit communities worldwide.
Media availability
I am happy to take calls and emails from the media on my research, and am aware of the need to respond to journalists in a timely manner. Please email david.hutchinson@port.ac.uk
Interested journalists can also contact the University's Media and Communications team for support and advice on all media engagement, including out of hours.
Research outputs
2022
Roberts, K., Phang, S., Williams, J., Hutchinson, D., Kolstoe, S., de Bie, J., Williams, I. D., Stringfellow, A. M.
1 Mar 2022, In: Nature Sustainability. 5, 8p.
Research output: Article
Faris, H., Gaterell, M., Hutchinson, D.
28 Feb 2022, In: Smart and Sustainable Built Environment
Research output: Article
2021
Bandaru, S. H., Becerra, V., Khanna, S., Radulovic, J., Hutchinson, D., Khusainov, R.
26 Jun 2021, In: Energies. 14, 13, 48p., 3853
Research output: Article
Bandaru, S. H., Becerra, V., Khanna, S., Espargilliere, H., Torres Sevilla, L., Radulovic, J., Hutchinson, D., Khusainov, R.
15 Apr 2021, In: Energies. 14, 8, 34p., 2204
Research output: Article
Singh, P., Khanna, S., Mudgal, V., Newar, S., Sharma, V., Sundaram, S., Reddy, K., Mallick, T. K., Becerra, V., Hutchinson, D., Radulovic, J., Khusainov, R.
5 Jan 2021, In: Applied Thermal Engineering. 182, 115613
Research output: Article
2020
Banchs-Piqué, M., Hutchinson, D., Becerra, V., Gaterell, M.
31 Dec 2020, In: International Journal of Design Engineering. 9, 2, p. 131-140, 10p.
Research output: Article
Singh, P., Elavarasan, R. M., Kumar, N. M., Khanna, S., Becerra, V., Newar, S., Sharma, V., Radulovic, J., Khusainov, R., Hutchinson, D.
18 Oct 2020,
Research output: Conference contribution
Percival, S., Gaterell, M., Hutchinson, D.
1 Oct 2020, In: Natural Hazards. 104, 22p.
Research output: Article
Singh, P., Khanna, S., Newar, S., Sharma, V., Reddy, K. S., Mallick, T. K., Becerra, V., Radulovic, J., Hutchinson, D., Khusainov, R.
18 May 2020, In: Energies. 13, 10, 17p., 2558
Research output: Article
Faris, H. M. A. F., Hutchinson, D., Gaterell, M.
4 Mar 2020,
Research output: Conference contribution