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Empty homes in the UK: Systemic drivers, impacts, and opportunities to reconcile social and ecological targets.

King’s College London Department of Engineering
✓ Fully Funded ⏰ Closing Soon 🎓 Architecture 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Engineering 🎓 Environmental Engineering 🎓 Geography 🎓 Interdisciplinary Studies 🎓 Planning 🎓 Social Sciences 🎓 Systems Engineering phd fully funded UK sustainability KCL empty homes housing interdisciplinary participatory research social impact system dynamics systems thinking

A fully funded 3.5-year interdisciplinary PhD at King’s College London investigating the systemic drivers and impacts of empty homes in the UK, combining social, environmental, and engineering perspectives.

Project Description

This PhD project examines the structural drivers and systemic impacts of empty homes in the UK, integrating: Policy reviews and spatial analysis Qualitative research: interviews, workshops, surveys System dynamics modelling Interdisciplinary approaches combining engineering, social sciences, and sustainability The candidate will collaborate with stakeholders such as Action Empty Homes, community housing groups, and The Net Zero Centre. The research aims to provide actionable insights to reconcile social and ecological targets in housing policy.

Entry Requirements

Background in engineering, social sciences, or other interdisciplinary fields
Interest in participatory research and impact
Familiarity with systems thinking/system dynamics or willingness to learn
Strong English communication skills
Knowledge of UK housing sector (desirable but not essential)

How to Apply

Apply via King’s Apply online application system
Select Engineering Research (MPhil/PhD)
Indicate Dr Anna Pagani as supervisor and quote project title
Enter funding code: 677

Eligibility

UK/Home
EU
International

Supervisor Profile

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Dr Anna Pagani
King’s College London, Department of Engineering

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