Centre for Decarbonisation and Offshore Renewable Energy
Driving University strategy to deliver sustainable solutions to global problems
The Centre for Decarbonisation and Offshore Renewable Energy (C-DORE) brings together a critical mass of leading research and expertise from across the University of Plymouth. Through co-creation and collaboration with partners from business, government and key communities from across the globe, it aims to be a beacon for the University’s whole-system transdisciplinary approach to solutions-oriented research, accelerating sustainable developments in decarbonisation and renewable energy.
In response to climate change imperatives, C-DORE’s work aligns to the UK Government’s Net Zero Strategy, British Energy Security Strategy and Clean Maritime Plan. Strongly positioned to build on the leading role the University enjoys nationally and internationally through research and teaching, the Centre will support the substantial opportunity the city and region now has to engage with the agendas for the South West. Its contribution will be central to capitalising on new developments planned in the Celtic Sea, and the subsequent economic benefit through jobs and growth in the supply chain.
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Professor Deborah Greaves OBE , Centre Director and Professor of Ocean Engineering at the University of Plymouth: deborah.greaves@plymouth.ac.uk -
Lee Richards , University of Plymouth: lee.richards@plymouth.ac.uk -
Sarah Fear , University of Plymouth: sarah.fear@plymouth.ac.uk
Overarching research themes
Key partnerships
The Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub
Led by the University of Plymouth, the EPSRC-funded Hub is addressing technical, environmental and interdisciplinary challenges through collaboration, cementing the UK's position as a global leader in offshore renewable energy.
Latest news
Project aims to ensure offshore renewable innovations remain cyber-secure
The Cyber-Resilience of Offshore Wind Networks (CROWN) project will create a purpose-built lab space at the University
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Academic interviewed on BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific
Professor Deborah Greaves OBE spoke about her inspirations and ambitions, as well as her pioneering offshore renewable energy research
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£7.5million investment to drive innovation and impact in offshore renewables
The University has secured funding that will reinforce its position at the forefront of the UK’s net zero revolution
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Multi-billion-dollar opportunities for Plymouth and the South West
University leverages global excellence in marine renewable energy and maritime autonomy education and innovation
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People
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![Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng Professor in Ocean Engineering]( "Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng")
Professor Deborah Greaves OBE FREng
Professor in Ocean Engineering
Centre Director
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![Dr Martyn Hann Associate Head of School (PG Education)]( "Dr Martyn Hann")
Dr Martyn Hann
Associate Head of School (PG Education)
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![Dr Richard Pemberton Lecturer in Mechanical and Marine Engineering Design]( "Dr Richard Pemberton")
Dr Richard Pemberton
Lecturer in Mechanical and Marine Engineering Design
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![Professor Alex Nimmo Smith Professor of Marine Science and Technology]( "Professor Alex Nimmo Smith")
Professor Alex Nimmo Smith
Professor of Marine Science and Technology
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![Professor Will Blake Professor of Catchment Science]( "Professor Will Blake")
Professor Will Blake
Professor of Catchment Science
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![Professor Kevin Jones Executive Dean]( "Professor Kevin Jones")
Professor Kevin Jones
Executive Dean
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![Dr Kimberly Tam Associate Professor in Cybersecurity]( "Dr Kimberly Tam")
Dr Kimberly Tam
Associate Professor in Cybersecurity
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![Dr Adan Lopez-Santander Lecturer in Navigation and Maritime Science]( "Dr Adan Lopez-Santander")
Dr Adan Lopez-Santander
Lecturer in Navigation and Maritime Science
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![Professor Melanie Austen Professor of Ocean and Society]( "Professor Melanie Austen")
Professor Melanie Austen
Professor of Ocean and Society
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![Professor Daniel Conley Professor of Nearshore Processes]( "Professor Daniel Conley")
Professor Daniel Conley
Professor of Nearshore Processes
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![Professor Ian Bailey Professor of Environmental Politics]( "Professor Ian Bailey")
Professor Ian Bailey
Professor of Environmental Politics
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![Dr Stavros Karamperidis Lecturer in Maritime Economics]( "Dr Stavros Karamperidis")
Dr Stavros Karamperidis
Lecturer in Maritime Economics
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![Dr Danny Coles Research Fellow - INTERREG V A France (Channel) TIGER Project]( "Dr Danny Coles")
Dr Danny Coles
Research Fellow - INTERREG V A France (Channel) TIGER Project
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![Professor Kerry Howell Professor of Deep-Sea Ecology]( "Professor Kerry Howell")
Professor Kerry Howell
Professor of Deep-Sea Ecology
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![Mr Jason Lowther Associate Professor of Law]( "Mr Jason Lowther")
Mr Jason Lowther
Associate Professor of Law
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![Dr Munira Raji Sustainable Geoscience and Natural Capital Research Fellow]( "Dr Munira Raji")
Dr Munira Raji
Sustainable Geoscience and Natural Capital Research Fellow
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![Dr Emma Sheehan Associate Professor of Marine Ecology (Research)]( "Dr Emma Sheehan")
Dr Emma Sheehan
Associate Professor of Marine Ecology (Research)
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![Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS Director of the Marine Institute]( "Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS")
Professor Richard Thompson OBE FRS
Director of the Marine Institute
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![Dr Sian Rees Associate Professor of Social-Ecological Systems (Research)]( "Dr Sian Rees")
Dr Sian Rees
Associate Professor of Social-Ecological Systems (Research)
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![Dr Yeaw Chu Lee Associate Head of School - Research]( "Dr Yeaw Chu Lee")
Dr Yeaw Chu Lee
Associate Head of School - Research
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![Dr Robert Rawlinson-Smith Associate Professor in ORE Engineering]( "Dr Robert Rawlinson-Smith")
Dr Robert Rawlinson-Smith
Associate Professor in ORE Engineering
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![Mr Kevin Forshaw Director of Industrial and Strategic Partnerships]( "Mr Kevin Forshaw")
Mr Kevin Forshaw
Director of Industrial and Strategic Partnerships
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![Mr Alex Whatley Project and Knowledge Exchange Manager]( "Mr Alex Whatley")
Mr Alex Whatley
Project and Knowledge Exchange Manager
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![Mrs Sarah Fear Project and Knowledge Exchange Manager]( "Mrs Sarah Fear")
Mrs Sarah Fear
Project and Knowledge Exchange Manager
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![Mr Lee Richards Supergen ORE Hub Manager]( "Mr Lee Richards")
Mr Lee Richards
Supergen ORE Hub Manager
Facilities
State-of-the-art facilities and kit underpin much of C-DORE’s work
