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(Curriculum Vitae)

DR RENUKA THAKORE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name : Dr Renuka Thakore, PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), PIEMA, GradCIWM

Address : Apt. 23, Bedford Court, Craggs Row, Preston PR1 1JB, Lancashire.

Tel : 07739021682 (Mobile)

E-mail : rbt_thakore@yahoo.co.uk

LinkedIn : https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rbthakore

EDUCATION

PHD

(Jan 2012 – Sep 2016) School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK

Grade: Pass PhD Thesis: “A Strategic Engagement Model for Delivering Energy Efficiency Initiatives in the English

Housing Sector” Director of Studies: Professor Jack Goulding Investigating strategic capabilities required for effectively governing the process of urban sustainable

transformations – in terms of improving energy efficiency and sustainability in the existing English housing system

Carrying out extant literature review on urban sustainable transformations, including areas having crossovers between innovation, strategy and decision-making in energy efficiency from the global and local perspective

Examining various research methodologies to design a 'transdisciplinary' research process that meets research objectives and constitutes to what is called 'valid' research through co-production of integrated systems-, target- and transformative- knowledge

Identifying priorities and framings required for effective delivery of sustainable transformations through an online survey, two rounds of Delphi questionnaires, and focus group discussions from the English housing perspective

Developing a strategic engagement model: STRIDES (Strategic Tri-level Relational Interventions for Delivering Energy efficiency and Sustainability), which is effective in recognising and prioritising relationally responsive emerging strategies to build strategic capabilities for decision making while appreciating subtle nuances and forces across and beyond contexts, especially to shape/tailor strategic interventions to deliver meaningful objectives of sustainable transformations

Validating research results and disseminating research findings Disseminating research findings through a variety of media (see Academic Publications section) in

addition to the thesis.

MSC IN SUSTAINABILITY IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT PRACTICES

(Sep 2010 – Dec 2011) Kingston University, Kingston Upon Thames, UK

Grade: 1st Class (with commendation) Modules: Sustainable Environmental Management; Water Resources Management; Contemporary

Issues in Environment & Earth Resources Management; The Challenge of Climate Change; Environmental Law and Regulation; Conference Paper; Research Methods for Resale Estate; Sustainable Cities; Economic Sustainability; and Regeneration

Conducted independent investigation and produced a report: Green Procurement: Environmental and Earth resources management through sustainable procurement

Role played Transport Secretary and presented a position paper: Should the Heathrow expansion go ahead

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Gained understanding of EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) through scoping exercise and produced an EIA report: Paston-Norfolk Wind Farm Project

Conducted environmental review (working in a team) of a Grade II listed building ‘The Market House’ and produced an environmental review report advising on practical actions to improve on legal compliance, water, waste, energy, procurement and associated documents and best practices

Conducted a policy based research (working in a team) on modifying the discount rate used in Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) to take account of intergenerational equity considerations, and produced a report: A report into the case for modifying the discount rate in conventional Cost Benefit Analysis

Gained understanding of market based instruments and produced a report: Market Based Instruments: Evaluation, Comparison and Analysis

Conducted independent investigation and produced a synoptic essay: Urban open spaces: health, social, cultural, political and physical perspectives

Conducted investigation (working in a team) and produced a report: Delivering Regeneration & Green Infrastructure: Reflecting on Experiences for Southwark

Research Project & Dissertation Title: “The Financial Impact of ISO 14001 certification in UK and Ireland” (Grade A - 75%)

Presented conference paper in RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) based on the aforementioned research project.

BSC (HONS) IN ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

(Sep 2006 – Jun 2008) Kingston University, Kingston Upon Thames, UK

Grade: 2.1

Modules: Environmental Pollution; Environmental Management Tools and Methodologies; Independent Study; Design and Management of Projects; Collection and Analysis of Environmental Data; Planning and the Environment; Ecology: Principles and Practice; Hazard, Risk & Vulnerability Assessment; Land Degradation and Management; Achieving a Sustainable Future; Water Resources Management; Managing Environmental Change; Global Environments-Strategic Assessment; Geographical Information Systems

Research/Fieldwork Projects: – Conducted desktop research and produced report: Waste Management in UK – Designed, conducted and managed research/fieldwork project: Air quality in Kingston town centre – Using Ordnance Survey Data, mapped an urban open space in Kingston upon Thames for

regeneration, conducted fieldwork and produced report: Sociotope use with consideration of both user perception and environmental economic importance

– Conducted site-based survey/fieldwork to report on management plans, or Ecological Impact Assessments: Woodland and land management

– Conducted soil sampling of a park in Richmond and produced a report: Impact of heavy metals from vehicular pollution on soil

– Conducted fieldwork to investigate water management plans and produced a report: Severn Trent Water Management Plan

– Investigated water quality at blue flag awarded coasts, Playa de los Muertos, Cabo de Gata, Costa De Almería and El Puerto de Santa María, Costa de La Luz, and applying sampling techniques for coasts and using mobile laboratory, and produced a report: Water qualities of Blue Flag beaches in Andalucia, Spain

– Investigating flood management strategies of the River Rabat applying river techniques and studying the channel, discharge and velocity cross-section; and carried out interviews and investigated socio-economic-environmental impacts on the dioecious date palm of Agadir-tissint in changing Moroccan political-economical context applying rural investigations technique and produced a report: Strategic Environment Assessment of Morocco

Formal training: – Landscape sketching – Minitab & SPSS – Digimap – Soil-sampling technique – Water sampling and testing – Rural investigation

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– ‘Mapinfo’ GIS Mapping Dissertation: “Implementing Actions for Environment Management System in Hospice”

– Identified waste as significant aspect and identified a strategic solution of diverting 90% of solid waste from landfill through recycling.

JOINT DIPHE IN EDUCATION ON EARLY YEARS AND ENVIRONMENT SCIENCE

(Sep 2005 – Jul 2006) Bath spa University, Bath Spa, UK

Grade: C Modules: Organisms and Environment; Education for Change; Adolescent in a Changing World;

Biological Structure and Function; Introduction to Primary Schools; Investigation Methods in Education Practical: 1 week teaching in Paulton Infant School (Reception Class)

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION

THE TEACHING TOOLKIT ASSOCIATES PROGRAMME

(Jan 2017 – Ongoing) Centre for Excellence in Learning & Teaching, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK A comprehensive introduction to the skills and knowledge required for effective Higher Education

learning and teaching support. Attended initial intensive 3-day programme of workshops in Jan 2017 which will be followed by 6 half day workshops spread across the subsequent six months.

Contents: – Learning – Curriculum Delivery – Assessment and Feedback – Maximising student engagement – The university context – including links to strategies – Peer observations and feedback – Dealing with the demands of your role and environment – Continuing Professional Development, including Reflective Practice – Learning Technologies – Academic Advice

RESEARCH SKILLS TRAINING CERTIFICATION

(Jan 2012 – Dec 2014) Graduate Research School, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK

Research Skills Training for the personal, professional and career development of doctoral researchers in higher education institutions in line with the Research Development Framework (RDF): Reflective Skills Presentation and Conference Techniques Analytical Methods Time & Project Management Teambuilding Technical/Scientific Writing Reference Manager & Bibliography Undertaking your Literature Review Managing Transfer from MPhil to PhD NVIVO for Researchers Introduction to Research Ethics

REDDOT TRAINING

(28 Jun 2013) University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK Creating, managing, and deploying of web pages using Web Site Management (previous called RedDot)

IEMA APPROVED ADVANCED EMS AUDITOR COURSE (UK)

(06 – 10 Oct 2008) British Standards Institution, London, UK

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For both Quality and Environmental Professionals (Achieving 78%)

IEMA ASSOCIATE MEMBER EXAMINATION (UK)

(Oct 2007) Institute of Environment Management and Assessment, UK Passed IEMA Associate membership examination (54%)

ADVANCE SKILLS IN MICROSOFT OFFICE CERTIFICATION

(Oct 2005 – Dec 2005) Bath Spa University, Bath Spa, UK Computing skills to use full range of Microsoft Office applications

MERITS AND AWARDS

PHD INTERNAL STUDENTSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

(01 Jan 2012) University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK £5000/annum awarded for postgraduate research course (3 years)

NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

(30 May 1979) Directorate of Higher Education, Gujarat State, India Certificate and Rs. 100 as merit price

MEMBERSHIPS OF GROUPS, COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Associate Environmental Auditor (IEMA) (Since October 2008) (Application for Environmental Auditor under review)

Practitioner Member of IEMA (Institute of Environment Management and Assessment) (Since 13 June 2016) Sustainability and Climate Change Special Interest Group (Since January 2015) EMS Special Interest Group (Since October 2007)

Graduate Member of CIWM (Chartered Institution of Waste Management) (Since August 2008) Steering Committee Member of Health & Safety Special Interest Group (SIG) (Since April 2008) Waste Collection, Recycling & Environmental Cleansing SIG (Since August 2008)

Student Membership of CIH (The Chartered Institute of Housing) (Since January 2013)

Student Membership of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) (Since April 2012)

Student Membership of CIOB (The Chartered Institution of Building) (Since September 2012)

Student Membership of ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) (Since November 2012)

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

Nov 2016 – present, School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK Actively involved in leading and managing an international level ERASMUS+EU funded research project:

Advancing Skill Creation to ENhance Transformation (ASCENT), in conjunction with the Coordinator of the project, including the development of the project, and implementation of key objectives of interrelated 9 Work-packages with active and wide engagement with a number of project partners (2 universities in the UK, 8 universities in 3 Asian countries & 4 universities in 3 EU countries) linking between the research and the public, helping to reinforce the connection between education and society to strengthen research and innovation capacity for the development of societal resilience to disasters

Taking a lead role in the development of national level reports (in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Thailand) and ensuring detailed baseline and evidence based priority setting to identify emerging needs in research and innovative capacities strengthening, considering key areas of research governance, management and administration in disaster management, and setting up targeting discussions around key issues in the ‘agenda for change' and establishing follow up action plans to meetings to mobilising commitment towards sharing vision for research and innovative capacities development in all three countries

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Leading on the monitoring of progress on the Research skills and capacities development framework, with development of functional and technical specification of the virtual research training platform and to provide custom support for the partners for specialised training

Work with the Coordinator of the project on developing and delivering the early stages of the development of research infrastructure to support implementation of the capacity development activities that have been proposed in ASCENT in providing sustainable capacity development within the partner Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs)

Contributing to the strategic planning and development of research projects, identifying research gaps, interdependencies between academic and industry, and potential impacts on wider research and industry community, resource and skills requirements and building in contingency and adjustments as necessary, contributing to short, medium and long term research plans

Identifying appropriate methods of analysis and undertaking data management and analysis as per required to deliver the objectives of the work package, delivered by UCLan, efficiently and effectively using quantitative and qualitative methodologies to uncover hidden dialogues, and reporting on research findings

Working collaboratively across the School of Engineering, Community Health and Midwifery, and Forensic and Applied Sciences health and wellbeing, for research funding bids development and submission, acting as lead researcher for identifying gaps in research, including reviewing literature and methodologies, attention to ethical standards for research, identifying academic, industry and societal impacts, calculating project costs (individual, university and partners), investigating timely submission of research bids on behalf of Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD) and Healthy & Sustainable Settings Unit

Working on submission of a proposal to Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council for ‘Effective Retrofitting Design Strategies for Sustainable Transformations in Housing’, research work to be undertaken in the UK between academic institutions and industry partners

Submission of funding projects include: “Supporting vulnerable households during smart meter rollout” Leading Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD) seminars and coordinating on behalf of the Director. Leading dissemination activities including presenting in conferences, submission of journal articles,

poster presentations and producing newsletters for the general audience.

ASSOCIATE LECTURER AND CO-SUPERVISOR

Sep 2016 – present, School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK Acting as a module tutor and guest lecturer, designing and delivering lectures including tutoring,

designing course work and providing assessment, grademarks and feedback Areas covered: Challenges of the Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Innovation, System

Thinking and Transition theory (Socio-technical system, Complex Adaptive System, Complexity, managing uncertainties), Policies for mitigation and adaptation in built environment, Environment Management System, Strategic leadership for governing effective sustainable transformations, Risk management, Environmental data collection and analysis, Research methods (Ambiguous mixed methods and Transdisciplinarity), Modelling for policy recommendations

Challenging students through innovative learning styles, including organising ‘Spaghetti Marshmallow challenge’, role-play exercises to prepare for real world setting and understand the complexity of issues from different dimensions (political, social, environmental, technological, cultural and institutional), group discussions, workshops, debates, fieldwork, site-visit, audit exercise and quizzes and games – Module Tutor for Advanced Construction Technology (MSc) – Module Tutor for Science and Sustainability (BSc) – Guest Lecturer for Strategic Project Management (MSc) – Guest Lecturer for Environment Management (MSc) – Guest Lecturer for Sustainable Buildings (MSc) – Guest Lecturer for Facilities Management (MSc) – Guest Lecturer for Waste Management (BSc)

Providing Co-supervision of Post Graduate Research Project – Investigating the use of ISO 14001 in the construction Industry in the North West of England – Delay in Construction Projects in Public Sector in Oman: Causes, Impacts and Solutions

Second Marking of Post Graduate Research Project

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– The relationship between tourism, urban regeneration and conservation in post-industrial cities: a case study of Liverpool City Centre

– How to make a mosque ‘fit in’ with the character of its area: A study of Masjid-e-Salaam

CONSULTANT FOR ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT

Mar 2006 – present, Rainkal Eco Consultancy, Preston, UK Leading and supporting projects within applications of environment/energy/waste/resources/carbon

management and sustainability in conjunction with associate consultants (quality, health & safety) including reviewing, developing, implementing, and monitoring of key strategies/objectives to time and with active and wide engagement across the sector (involving relevant external and internal stakeholders) of the client organisations

Recognising unique intersections of offerings (management plans, training and legislative compliance, engagement strategies, frameworks and emerging best practices/models to manage risks, uncertainties and complexities) that deliver significant innovation, environment management and sustainability advantage

Specific projects include: – Leading on research for the Project title: “ASCENT (Advancing Skill Creation to ENhance

Transformation”, undertaken by the University of Central Lancashire. Identifying appropriate methods of analysis and undertaking data management and analysis as per required to deliver the objectives of the work package. Reporting research findings in the international workshop through a formal report and using PowerPoint presentation

– Leading on the development and delivery of public and in-house IRCA Certified ISO 14001:2015 Training course (1 full day and 5 full days)

– Taking a lead role in auditing strategies and processes related to the Environment Management System (EMS) including identifying significant risks and legislations to implement strategic action plan to achieve objectives in time, continuously improve performance and 3rd party certification. Clients include small, medium and large organisations from manufacturing, construction and service sector

– Leading sustainable procurement audits for the signatories of the Mayor of London Green Procurement Code Award programme, scoring Award levels and delivering progress review reports based on variety of sustainability project analysis, and providing specific comments for continuous development of sustainable procurement system. Clients included Shanska Infrastructure, Cancer Research UK, and 3 local authorities

– Conducting field work and collecting data in conjunction with the Head of the project 'Towards Successful Suburban Town Centres' of UCL (University College London), including collecting gate counts, interviewing residents (Barnet, South Norwood and Surbiton town centres) and reporting the data using MapInfo and Excel

– Conducting doorstep canvassing in the Cheltenham Borough Council and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to encourage people to recycle more often in line with the national ‘Recycle Now' campaign including raising awareness of waste minimisation, recycling and composting schemes, services and facilities and contributing to boosted participation in kerbside recycling scheme.

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Jun 2016 – Jul 2016, School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK Assisting with qualitative and quantitative data collection, input/cleaning and analysis as per defined in

the research protocols Contributing to the development of new projects and supporting the preparation of bids for research

grants Developing research protocols: collation of findings and contribute to the preparation of full papers to

disseminate research findings including refereed journal/conference papers.

PART-TIME RESEARCH COORDINATOR

(Jan 2012 – Dec 2016) Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK

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Engaging and communicating effectively with internals and externals (national and international interested parties) to lead on research bid proposal – Submitted proposal to British Academy for ‘Sustainable Development Programme SDP Outline 2016’,

research work to be undertaken in the UK, UAE and India Organising seminars and research events with internals and externals (50-50 academics to non-

academics), ensuring the delivery of scientific collaborations that focus on innovative solutions to real world challenges for sustainable development (energy – renewable/ conventional; transport/buildings efficiency/construction etc.)

Representing the Centre and strategically communicating at national and international conferences Conducting inquiring, uncovering intellectual insights, finding innovative solutions, constructing logical

argument and managing intellectual risk while co-authoring with Centre’s members Identifying priorities and preparing/organising, maintaining continuous commitment to research,

managing time, responsive to change and balancing healthy work-life while studying full time as a PhD researcher

Exhibiting enthusiasm, perseverance and integrity, demonstrating self-confidence and willingness to introspect, and taking responsibility

Promoting collegiality, team working, influence and leadership, collaboration, equality and diversity.

RELIEF AREA MANAGER

Jan 2007 – Dec 2008, Princess Alice Hospice, Esher, Surrey, UK Supporting the retail shop management of a local charity dedicated to providing free, high quality

compassionate care and support for patients, their families and carers through: – Leading on and managing running of 14 shops and impact in relation to daily sales of reused donated

merchandise, in the Surrey catchment area – Working closely with the Head of Unit, managers and volunteers to develop new projects and

programmes (electronic point of sales – EPOS, recycling zones, managing fly tipping, and compliance), to target and achieve retail shop objectives

– Investigated and produced environmental review report and developed KPIs on the shops’ environmental aspects data across the organisation, and third sector

– Proactively identified areas of environmental policy that can be influenced through the use of good energy, waste, water, resource use and procurement data as well as environmental regulations

– Working with the team to develop innovative cost free recycling zones and disseminated guidance and training to support the implementation of recycling work in the charity retail shops own contexts

– Providing a very high standard of shop management and supporting volunteers and assistants to ensure that work is handled efficiently and within established shop discipline

– Contributing to the overall delivery of the Princess Alice Hospice (PAH) functions related to retail shops and environmental objectives of the organisations.

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Mar 2007 – Aug 2008, Kingston College, Kingston upon Thames, UK Working with students with special needs making a connection between their course work and the

benefits to students and the college, demonstrating the ability to understand complex need issues and experience of setting up and implementing stepwise processes to manage their own workload and make contribution to their learning abilities. – Leading and consistently working one to one, or in group of two or three, with a variety of students

(special needs, mature etc.) in a number of subjects (Sustainability, Engineering, Mathematics, English and IT)

– Demonstrating value for diversity and difference, operating with integrity and openness.

AMBASSADOR, MENTOR AND TUTOR

Oct 2005 – Apr 2006, Bath Spa University, Bath Spa, UK Taking on the University Ambassador role, leading on informing on university courses, assisting in

registration process and conducting campus tour on open days

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Leading workshops and discussions with young students to encourage for higher education including addressing issues in relation to admissions principles and procedures, having a physical impairment or mobility issues, background of pre university students, and importance of having a realistic understanding of cost of their students, building supportive relationships between university students (Associates) and pupils (learners) and raising awareness, aspiration and attainment.

Visiting a number of secondary schools for the Aim Higher programme in the capacity of specialist mentor and tutor, engaging across the system (prospective students, current students, programme administrators, parents and colleagues) to identify cause of challenging behaviour and promote a healthier environment and better understanding through mentoring and tutoring activity to enable students to be competitive and perform better in their academic tests and coursework.

PROJECT DIRECTOR AND MANAGER

Jun 1995 – Jun 2005, Rainkal Land and Estate Developers, Vadodara, Gujarat, India Leading on and managing a variety of housing projects, undertaking across the board responsibilities to

achieve timely completion of the housing projects Working closely with the Head of the organisation to develop new housing schemes, to target sales

objectives and develop new areas of marketable design and schemes, including improving the construction processes and reducing resource use and waste when undertaking new, repair or maintenance work throughout the housing project, making best use of a choice based sale scheme through a number of different building designs accommodating in one project (shops, apartments, tenements, row houses etc.), continuously improving the quality of housing stock, providing decent homes, facilitating loan finance to owners and landlords, up to date accreditation and licensing, and building homes that fit dated standards

Liaising with planners and pre construction design team, building and speciality permits personnel, contractors and service providers, and customers to provide state of the art housing projects

Project design and management, individual and team working, research in efficient processes to reduce waste of money, time and material.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

RESEARCH TOPICS

Strategic management to address challenges in business environment

System innovations and Socio-technical transitions

Emergence of new governance approaches that accelerate and sustain multi-dimensional benefits

The role of multi-dimensional theories and multi-disciplinary discourse in sustainable transformations

Uncertainties and complexity prevailing in existing development pathways

Co-evolution of alternative development pathways

Effective governance and management for sectoral transformation and resilience theories

Societal systems, challenges and solutions encompassing specific realities of local and global perspective

Sustainable procurement and sustainable supply chain for sustainable development

Leadership and innovation at multiple levels

Mitigation and adaptation theories to address challenges of climate change

Energy systems and governance in buildings

Energy, organisations and society

Nature, Society and Environmental governance

THEORETICAL INTERESTS

Multi-level perspective (MLP)

Strategic Niche Management (SNM) for managing radical innovation

Complex adaptive systems

Crossovers between innovation, sustainability science and multi-level perspective and adaptive theories of decision making

Strategic tri-level relational theory for decision making in alternative development pathways

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Integration of bottom-up and top-down governance for adaptive behaviour and organisational development

RESEARCH APPROACH

Longitudinal analysis

Transdisciplinarity – integrated systems- knowledge, target- knowledge and transformative- knowledge

Systems thinking – multiple levels, multiple actors and agents, individuals and collectives

Participatory and engagement process

FUNDING

Received funding of £200 from ‘the society for Postgraduate Research Students of the University of Central Lancashire’ (PROGRESS) for registration in the conference in Tampere, Finland, 2016,

Received funding of £500.00 from RICS for travel to attend the conference in Tokyo, Japan, 2014,

Received funding of £200.00 from PROGRESS (The society for Postgraduate Research Students of the University of Central Lancashire) for registration in the conference in Tokyo, Japan, 2014,

Received funding of £200.00 from PROGRESS for registration in the conference in Rome, Italy, 2014,

Received funding of £200.00 from PROGRESS for registration in the conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2012,

Received funding of £1200.00 from the British Standards Institutions to attend conference in Fort Worth, Texas in 2012,

Received funding of £365.00 from the School of Built and Natural Environment, UCLan for registration in the conference in Texas, US, 2012,

Received funding of £200.00 from PROGRESS for registration and travel to the conference in Hull, UK, 2012,

Received contract of £2000.00 to carry out industry research for British Standards Institutions in 2011.

EVIDENCE OF ESTEEM

TECHNICAL SESSION CHAIR

Chaired a technical session “W107 Construction in Developing Countries Session 1” for WBC16 CIB World Building Congress 2016, Intelligent Built environment for Life, Tampere, Finland, 30 May-3June, 2016.

Chaired a technical session “Social sustainability in construction” at International Conference on Sustainable Design, Engineering, and Construction (ICSDEC) 2012, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 7-9 November, 2012.

MEMBER OF THE TECHNICAL TEAM

Technical Assistant for World Building Congress 2016, Tampere, Finland, 30 May-3June, 2016. Providing best congress experience possible to the conference participants, providing technical assistance with uploading presentations, computers and microphones and related duties for smooth running of the conference.

TRACK PROPOSAL

Proposed a track “Sustainable transition: theories, methods & practices” for Business Systems Laboratory - 3nd International Symposium “Advances in Business Management: Towards Systemic Approach”, January 21-23, 2015, University for Foreigners, Perugia and received 8 submissions. Reviewed 8 papers.

MEMBER OF REVIEWING PANEL

Acting Reviewer for Journal of Construction Innovation: Information; Process; Management. Reviewed three manuscripts,

Reviewer for ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice. Reviewed one manuscript,

Reviewer for a special issue "Management and Sustainability” that includes selected and revised papers from the Second Business Systems Laboratory International Symposium - Rome 2014. Reviewed one manuscript.

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MEMBER OF EXPERT PANEL

Attended the expert panel session as a Panellist in 2nd International Conference on Socio-Political and Technological Dimensions of Climate Change, Kuala Lumpur, Nov 2012, shared professional experiences in environmental performance analysis and energy efficiency measures in the UK housing sector – especially discussing how the developing countries can learn from measures undertaken in developed countries to strengthen their policies and procedures to abate Climate Change.

MEMBER OF EU DELPHI PANEL

Provided expert opinion by participating in the Delphi panel for the EU funded project IMPACT: ‘To investigate the impacts of Corporate Social Responsibility on environmental, quality-of-jobs and economic issues in Europe’ (2012).

ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

Demonstrated potential to develop independent research on areas linking innovation, strategy and environmental management encompassing the challenges and opportunities of societal systems in urban transformations. Effectively uncovered multi-perspective composite dialogues, designed and prioritised relationally responsive emerging strategies, appreciating subtle nuances and forces across and beyond contexts to building capabilities of multi-disciplinary individuals and collectives, via the PhD research project and other research projects. Disseminated research findings via publications and conference presentations:

IN PREPARATION

Thakore, R., Goulding, J. and Holt, G. (2017) ‘The English Housing Strategic Tri-Level Relational Model for Sustainable Transformations’.

ACCEPTED AND FORTHCOMING

Thakore, R. and Liyanage, C. (2017) Identifying the Research and Innovation Capacity Needs of the Higher Education Institutions to Respond to Disasters for Societal Resilience. Building Resilience Conference 2017, Swissotel Le Concorde, Bangkok, Thailand, 27-29 November 2017.

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Thakore, R., Goulding, J. and Toogood, M. (2015) 'Barriers to English housing energy efficiency: stakeholders' perspectives', International Journal of Markets and Business Systems, 1(4), pp. 329-365. View paper.

Thakore, R., Goulding, J. and Toogood, M. (2013) 'Fostering Energy Efficiency Dynamics through Ex-ante Strategic Niche Management: The UK Perspective', ALAM CIPTA, International Journal of Sustainable Tropical Design Research and Practice, 6(1), pp. 3-16. View paper.

CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS

Thakore, R., Goulding, J. and Holt, G. (2016) A Strategic Tri-Level Relational Model for Building Capabilities and Effective Governance of Complex Adaptive Systems: The English Housing Perspective. CIB World Building Congress 2016, Tampere Hall Congress and Concert Centre, Tampere, Finland, May 31-June 2, 2016. View paper.

Thakore, R., Goulding, J. and Toogood, M. (2014) Influences of Policies on Housing Sustainability: Case of a Developed Country. Grand Renewable Energy 2014 International Conference and Exhibition, Tokyo, Japan, 27 July- 1 August 2014. View paper.

Thakore, R., Goulding, J. and Toogood, M. (2014) Barriers to Improved Energy Efficiency Measures in the UK Housing Sector: Stakeholders’ Perspectives. Systems Thinking for a Sustainable Economy, 2nd International Symposium, Rome, Italy, 23-24 January, 2014. View presentation.

Thakore, R., Goulding, J. and Benuzh, A. (2013) Housing and Society: Need for Progressive Sustainability Indicators for Societal Sustainability. AEI 2013: Building Solutions for Architectural Engineering (ASCE), State College, PA, USA, 3-5 April 2013. View paper.

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Thakore, R., Goulding, J. and Benuzh, A. (2012) Fostering Energy Efficiency Dynamics through Ex-ante Strategic Niche Management: the UK perspective. 2nd International Conference on the Socio-Political and Technological Dimensions of Climate Change, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 19-21 November, 2012. View presentation.

Thakore, R., Lowe, C. and Nicholls, T. (2012) Financial impact of certified ISO 14001 Environment Management Systems in UK and Ireland. Developing the Frontier of Sustainable Design, Engineering, and Construction (ASCE), pp. 894-902, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Nov 7-9, 2012. View paper.

Thakore, R., Goulding, J. and Germond-Duret, C. (2012) The preliminary qualitative analysis of core issues and drivers for building sustainability assessment tools. UCLan Research Student Conference 2012, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK, 2-4 July 2012.

Thakore, R., Benuzh, A. and Goulding, J. (2012) Approaches to Sustainable Housing: Critical Assessment and Evaluation of Core Drivers and Issues. 18th Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference, University of Hull, UK, 24-26 June 2012. View paper.

POSTER PRESENTATION

Thakore, R. (2015) A Conceptual Strategic Engagement Model for Delivering Energy Efficiency Initiatives in the English Housing Sector. Research Poster Presentation Event, The Grenfell-Baines School of Architecture, Construction and Environment, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK, 10th June 2015. View poster.

Thakore, R (2014) Transdisciplinarity for Housing Sustainability. Research Poster Presentation Event, The Grenfell-Baines School of Architecture, Construction and Environment, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK, 10th June 2015. View poster.

Thakore, R., Goulding, J. and Toogood, M. (2013) Sustainable Housing Assessment: A Stakeholder Engagement Conceptual Model. Poster presentation, Third Annual Research Student Conference, Darwin Lecture Theatre, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK, 2-4 July, 2013. View poster.

Thakore, R. and Goulding, J. (2012) A Conceptual Model for Sustainable Housing: Consumer and Citizen Perspective: Aim, Objectives and Methodology. SBNE Research Poster Presentation Event, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK, 19th June 2012. View poster.

COLLABORATORS AND AFFILIATED STAFF

Dr Paul Watson, School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire, UK

Prof Irene Lill, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia

Dr Jörgen Sparf, Mid Sweden University, Sweden

Prof Dilanthi Amaratunga, Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK

Prof Richard Haigh, Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK

Dr Ezri Hayat, Global Disaster Resilience Centre, University of Huddersfield, UK

Professor Jack Goulding, School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire, UK

Professor Gary Holt, School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire & Birmingham City Business School, UK

Professor Karim Hadjri, School of Art, Design and Fashion, University of Cen tral Lancashire, UK

Dr Champika Liyanage, School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire, UK

Dr Chris Lowe, School of Forensic and Applied Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, UK

Dr Mark Toogood, School of Forensic and Applied Sciences, University of Central Lancashire, UK

Dr Andrew Smith, School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Edinburgh Napier University, UK

Dr Andrey Benuzh, Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences (RAASN), Russia

Mr Neil Hannah, Global Certification Director (Jun 2010 – Sep 2011), British Standards Institution

Mr Tom Nicholls, Global Commercial Manager, British Standards Institution

Mr Adeyemi Shodipo, International Standards Specialist Consultant, Charis Management Systems

Prof Gandolfo Dominici, Associate Professor of Marketing, Scientific Director – Business Systems Laboratory, University of Palermo – Polytechnic School, Italy

Dr Flevy Lasrado, Assistant Professor, University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), Head of Quality Assurance in the UAE, Dubai, UAE.

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Dr Renuka Thakore