Dr. Sue Grimes

Professor

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Biography

Sue Grimes joined Imperial College London in 2005 as a Professor of Waste Management, holding the RAEng Chair in Waste & Resource Management. She was previously the head of the Centre for Environmental Research at Brunel University, where she directed a team of over 500 environmental practitioners, scientists, and consultants. With a first-class honours degree in Chemistry and an MBA, she brings a unique blend of skills in environmental research and consultancy. Sue has supervised more than 60 doctoral candidates in environmental science, technology, and management, and has published over 120 scientific papers. She has been involved in significant projects, including the Institute of Wastes Management's Millennium Prize for developing a waste management plan for London and co-authoring award-winning papers on industry compliance and packaging waste. Her research focuses on sustainable production and resource efficiency, engaging in initiatives concerning water quality, climate change, and the recovery of value from waste through closed-loop methodologies. Additionally, she is the director of Hopeman Associates Limited and serves on several committees related to civil engineering and waste management.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Waste Management

2005-06-01 — Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Sue Grimes holds the RAEng Chair in Waste & Resource Management and leads research initiatives in sustainable production and resource efficiency.

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.