Loughborough University student Jenny Cheung has been awarded the SE Controls Prize for Best Overall Performance after achieving the highest results on the Universitys MSc in Low Carbon Building Design and Modelling.
SE Controls originally created the prize to reward outstanding performance on the course as a further development in the companys highly productive relationship with Loughboroughs School of Civil and Building Engineering, which involves advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and building energy modelling.
The Loughborough MSc was first introduced in 2009 and developed along a modular structure to meet the evolving needs of modern building services engineers, while reflecting the growing emphasis on sustainability and the use of low carbon technologies in building design, construction and operation.
Each module on the course, which is accredited by CIBSE and The Energy Institute, is highly detailed and covers aspects such as concept design, renewable energy technologies and energy consumption as well as advanced thermal, airflow and lighting modelling, to ensure students have a complete understanding of the principles and practice of low carbon design.
Prior to enrolling on the MSc, 23-year-old Jenny graduated with a degree in architectural engineering and design management, which she also studied at Loughborough. Having chosen to follow a career in building management, the MSc was a logical next step and Jennys innovative approach and her dedication were key factors in her securing the SE Controls prize, according to the course Programme Director, Dr Malcolm Cook.
He said: The calibre of all students was extremely high, which makes Jennys achievement all the more impressive. She is clearly a talented individual and her mix of creative thinking coupled with highly detailed and in-depth analysis of the problems set during the course enabled her to present solutions that were both innovative and practical.
The Loughborough University School of Civil and Building Engineering is one of the largest multi-disciplinary engineering faculties in the UK. It aims to develop and nurture the skills required to face the challenges of an increasingly complex built environment. Its world-class teaching and research are integrated to support the technical and commercial needs of both industry and society.
The schools graduates are extremely sought after by industry and commerce, and its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are consistently ranked as excellent in both student surveys and independent assessments.