Laura Daniels
81 Lynmere Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 1PB, England, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 7912 690 884 Email: ldaniels275@gmail.com
Career
Summary &
Objective
Engineer with interest in international development. Experience and interests centre
on access to cleaner energy for cooking, electricity access and gender issues related
to climate change.
Education
Jul 2012 -
Jun 2012
Sep 2011
May 2009
Industrial
Doctorate
University of Reading
Technologies for Sustainable Built Environments EngD
 Using Standby Generators in Support of a Smart Grid
 Sponsored by Marks and Spencer & Matrix Control Solutions
University of Exeter
Renewable Energy BSc
 First Class Honours Degree accredited by the Energy Institute
Open University
Inside Nuclear Energy (10 credits)
Townley Grammar
A Levels, AS Levels, GCSESs
Energy Researcher
Marks and Spencer
Matrix Controls Solutions
Jul 2012 - Present
The Use of Standby Generators in Support of an Electricity Network
This Engineering Doctorate is looking at the role of Distributed Generation on
an electricity network – focusing on the impacts to owners, consumers and the
network itself. From this work an interest in microgrids and combining existing
small scale generation in a larger network in developing countries.
As part of the doctorate, MSc level modules have been taken in a range of
topics including Carbon Management, Energy in Buildings, Sustainable Urban
Systems, Regulation, Project Management, Business Analysis Practice.
Achievements:
 Conference Papers presented at international conferences
 Engineering Research Writer of the Year 2013
 BCS Business Analysis Practice Certificate
 Invited Speaker at the Women’s Engineering Institute Annual
Conference 2013
Other Roles/Positions of Responsibility
 Engineering Lead for Institute of Mechanical Engineers Climate Change
Outreach Programme National Committee
 STEMnet Ambassador
 Academic Mentor for the Disability Advisory Service
Memberships Include IET, Energy Institute, CIBSE, IMechE
Laura Daniels
Other
Employment
Academic Mentor
Randstad
Oct 2013 – Present
Mentor for students with mental and physical disabilities to help with academic
work towards their degree. Working with other support networks including
counselling, social mentors and note takers in order to provide comprehensive
and coherent support package for the students.
Student Engineer
National Grid Plc.
May 2011–Aug 2011
Grain LNG (Liquid Natural Gas Importation Terminal).
 Assisted in the design of integrating heat pipe graphics into existing
control room graphics, concentrating on human factors.
 Reviewed technical documentation to ensure suitability of the work
and performance testing during construction, pre-commissioning and
commissioning
Policy Assistant
Department for Energy and Climate Change Apr 2011
Office for Renewable Energy Deployment: Land Based Renewable Energy
3 weeks work experience
 Undertook research on the use of bio-liquids for heating
 Attended meetings relating to wind turbine interference with RADAR
 Produced report on international incentives for renewable energy for
ministerial submission
Outreach Officer
UK Youth Climate Coalition
May 2010 –Apr 2011
Increasing awareness about UKYCC in groups traditionally alienated by climate
change discussions.
Research Assistant
Western United Mines
Sept 2010
South Crofty Mine: Research & Industrial Placement Team
 Undertook research in the areas of triggered seismic events
 Implemented planning constraints in a two person team
 Met and worked with academics and industry professionals
Executive Assistant
Entrepreneurs in Action Ltd
Jun 2010– Aug 2010
The role in this education company combined project management, project
delivery, client liaison, data input, web site design and research tasks.
Other
Laura Daniels
Student Ambassador University of Exeter
Jan 2010 – Present
Falmouth President
Engineers Without Borders UK
Aug 2010 – Present
Big Dilemmas Think Tank University of Exeter
Oct 2010–Jul 2011
‘Lessons to be learned from the Severn Tidal Project’.
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/excellence/keythemes/climate/researchproje
cts/bigdilemmas/thinktank/
Head of Education
Heart of Borneo Project
Mar 2010–Sep 2010
Young Future Energy Leaders 2012 Member Masdar Institutegy
STEMnet Ambassador
Young Nuclear Institute Public Speaking Competition Regional Finalist (2011)
Winner of the ‘Best Synopsis’ Award (2011)
AQA Research Project Engineering - Air conditioning with LU – A*
Full UK Driving Licence