Dr. Helen Gavin

Dr. Helen Gavin is a sustainability professional, passionate about renewable energy and water resources. Following a PhD in wetland hydrology, Helen became a Chartered Environmental Scientist with has more than 18 years of professional experience in quantitative environmental issues, that span water resources, hydroecology, hydropower, onshore wind energy projects, and more. She has audited water companies for ~10 years on greenhouse gas and renewable energy production as well as other topics.

Currently, she is focusing on her passion for renewable energy. Helen has renovated her house to be as low carbon as possible, with rooftop solar panels that power the house, heat water and charge her electric car.

As Manager and Knowledge Exchange researcher of the Programme to Integrate Renewable Energy that brings together an interdisciplinary team of eight experts on energy issues, from five Oxford University departments. Helen bring the results and findings of the programme to new audiences, and fosters a culture of collaborative working between academia and practitioners. She releases a monthly newsletter on renewable energy.

Dr. Helen Gavin