Dr Daniel Summerbell is a researcher at the Institute for Manufacturing in Cambridge. His research focuses on cost-effective environmental improvements in industry, with a particular focus on the cement industry. Other interests include industrial demand-side management of electricity, and material efficiency approaches. Prior to pursuing a research career, he worked in manufacturing operations across the UK, Europe and North America, including in the consumer products, food & drink, and energy industries.

Background

Daniel's PhD was under the supervision of Dr Claire Barlow in the Centre for Industrial Sustainability. He was looking for ways to improve the greenhouse gas emissions associated with industrial processes. He spent the last 3 years working as an operations consultant in France, Canada, and the United States, and studied aerospace engineering at CUED, graduating in 2010.