The Consortium
There are over 40 people working across the UK-MaRes Hub, including the Director, Co-Directors, Co-Investigators, Researchers, Technicians and Professional Service Staff, all passionate about driving forward the research and innovation needed to create meaningful change across the sector. See below to find out more about the people involved.
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Dr Laurie Wright
Associate Professor of Marine Sustainability at Solent University
Dr Laurie Wright is driving knowledge and innovation for a sustainable low-carbon future. An Associate Professor and the founding director of the Centre for Marine Sustainability in the Warsash Maritime School, Solent University, he leads a multidisciplinary team addressing global maritime challenges through high-impact, applied research and innovation.
He specialises in decarbonisation and life cycle sustainability in the maritime sector. His team’s work includes pioneering clean alternative marine propulsion systems, investigating the impacts of marine pollution, and enhancing the safety of maritime workers. Their notable projects include the development of an autonomous vessel testing facility, innovations in hull architecture for improved vessel efficiency, the creation of a prototype zero-emission electric ferry, and advancements in maritime simulation realism.
Recipient of the prestigious international American Centre for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) award for academic leadership; he is an author and editor, including of the recent ‘The Power of Life Cycle Assessment: Data Driven Decision Making for Environmental Sustainability’. He is also providing his expertise as a scientific advisory to several maritime working groups.
