As renewable energy, particularly regional photovoltaic (PV), becomes more prevalent in the power grid, accurate forecasting of its output is paramount for its efficient operation. However, challenges persist, including the lack of reliable data, inappropriate data usage, and the computational bu...

Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts are emerging as the core enabler of urban air mobility (UAM), and their safe and efficient energy management relies on accurate knowledge of the battery power load. Existing research has focused on battery state estimation or ...

Accurate photovoltaic (PV) forecasting depends on both model structure and the meteorological information available at different forecast horizons. This study evaluates hourly generation from a 7.5 kWp rooftop PV system at Brunel University of London using local sensor, weather station, and ...

This paper presents an integrated framework that combines geospatial analysis with power system modelling to evaluate the optimal deployment and system-level value of tidal stream generation in Great Britain (GB). High-resolution geospatial screening – based on tidal maximum current velocity (≥2....

Automated Essay Scoring (AES) research has predominantly focused on holistic scoring, yet rubric-based trait scoring provides richer diagnostic feedback for both students and instructors. While encoder-based models such as BERT have achieved competitive trait scoring performance, they are limited to&#...

This is the introduction to the papers of the Inclusive Design Practice track, DRS2022. The 11 papers were selected from 22 initial submissions for the ‘Inclusive design practice’ and ‘design research for healthy ageing’ tracks. They covered a range of topics relating to inclusive&...

The theme track ‘Troubling Transitions: Growing Pains in Designing and Researching for Transformation’ at DRS2026 includes 12 papers that explore the growing pains, the frictions, contradictions, and (unresolved) dilemmas that characterise designing for transitions and transformations including tensions ar...

The growing concern over electronic waste and the need to extend product lifespans have highlighted longevity as a key aspect of sustainable product design. This research presents a longevity index as a practical tool for manufacturers and stakeholders to assess, communicate and improve...

Human activity recognition (HAR) plays a pivotal role in ambient assisted living, particularly for monitoring the elderly and patients with chronic conditions. However, traditional approaches relying on wearable sensors or video cameras face significant challenges regarding user compliance and privacy...