Dr. Chris Preist

Professor

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Biography

Chris Preist is a professor specializing in environmental sustainability and the impact of digital technology. He assesses the energy resources used in technology and analyzes how these technologies affect societal behaviors. He currently serves as the Academic Director for Sustainability at the University of Bristol, where he leads initiatives focused on the intersection of technology and sustainability. His research includes evaluating the environmental impacts of consumer electronic goods and understanding how user behavior influences these impacts. He actively employs Life Cycle Assessment techniques to analyze the carbon footprints of digital products and services, addressing broader systemic models of sustainability impact. Beyond his primary research interests, he is also engaged in the pedagogies and practices of Sustainable Development in Higher Education, exploring how digital technologies can enhance community engagement in environmental and social sustainability. His work includes the application of gamification and social norm theories to foster participation in sustainability initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Academic Director for Sustainability

2019-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Overseeing sustainability initiatives and research within the university.

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Teaching and researching topics related to environmental sustainability and digital technology.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.