University of Southampton

The University of Southampton is among the top universities in the UK and in the top 1% of universities worldwide. The University of Southampton is a research intensive university and a founding member of the Russell Group. The University has gained prestigious recognition for their successes and history of world-changing achievements.

The Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG) is part of the Energy and Climate Change Division (ECCD) within the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment at the University of Southampton.


The Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG) aims to conduct fundamental and applied research related to the core areas of energy. Research themes include:


The University of Southampton host a broad range of facilities including:

  • 21m x 1.35m x 0.5m circulating water flume
  • 138m x 6m x 3m towing tank with wave generator
  • High voltage laboratory
  • Wind tunnels with rolling roads
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

This project has received funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council under grant agreement EP/P026109/1