Dr. Deborah Adkins

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Deborah Adkins is a Senior Lecturer in Building Physics Sustainability at the University of the West of England, Bristol. She is a Wallscourt Fellow focusing on sustainable buildings. Her research encompasses aspects of sustainability, particularly in decarbonisation policies and the design of low-carbon heating solutions. Deborah has developed innovative testing technologies to enhance the understanding of retrofitting technologies for low-carbon heating. Notably, she was awarded the Techcelerate Fellowship at Imperial College London and has served as an Assistant Professor and Course Director at the University of Nottingham, Ningbo, where she led various initiatives in the Built Environment. Her interest lies in the intersection of engineering, design, and the built environment, actively engaging in outreach activities. Deborah is also involved in leading research projects on carbon management and economic benefits of a human-centered design approach, including projects funded by the British Academy and the EIT Climate KIC. She has a strong academic presence, serving on editorial boards and peer review colleges across various funding bodies.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

University of the West of England, Bristol • Bristol, England

Lectures on sustainability and building physics, leads research projects.

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Nottingham, Ningbo • Ningbo, China

Directed the BEng Architectural Environment Engineering program.

Requirements for University of the West of England, Bristol

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:51
Reading
Required:51
Writing
Required:51
Speaking
Required:51
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Honours degree in a relevant field Personal statement Reference
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • One or Two Academic References
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate entry for departments within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment including Engineering, Architecture, and Geography Environmental Management.