Students will enter this module after completing the group project module in Spring. The projects in this module will be offshoots from the group project or, in limited circumstances, projects designed by the student in cooperation with a member of faculty (and optionally an industry partner). The rationale of this module is to test a student's ability to design, plan and carry out a research project by integrating previous studies and expanding their current knowledge. It will provide training in research methods and analysis used in science and engineering. * To allow the student to study a topic in Energy and to apply his/her theoretical knowledge to a practical situation. * To provide the student with an opportunity to gain further experience in the research environment and to develop the skills necessary for research. * To develop their analysis and reporting skills. * To effectively communicate their conclusions and ideas.

During the group project the student selects a project title from a list. The student is expected to complete some background reading during the spring semester. Each student is expected to progress their own project during the summer with regular direction from their supervisor and a project report will be submitted for grading. Each project will be reviewed and graded by at least two academics. Two oral presentations (initial and final) by the students are part of the grading process. The subject of the projects will range from design and build to theoretical analysis. Most projects will be offshoots from the group project but in limited circumstances projects can designed by the student in cooperation with a member of faculty (and optionally an industry partner). This student undertakes a substantial project to master's degree standard supervised by an assigned faculty member. The satisfactory completion of the project requires the student to present their own work, and to demonstrate the ability to investigate the chosen topic independently by displaying a mastery of the literature and research relevant to the research topic and ability to apply the skills they have acquired over the previous two semesters, and to analyse and reflect on their work.

On successful completion of this module students will be able to demonstrate the following: 1. Understand the nature of scientific research. 2. Describe the scientific method 3. Discuss experimentation, scientific evidence and theory. 4. Organise an experimental research project. 5. Maintain proper laboratory notebooks and digital records. 6. Review the scientific literature in a selected area and perform critical exploration of relevant texts to acquire knowledge and perspective. 7. Use standard procedures and methodology of research 8. Use computational methods and statistical methodology. 9. Confirm experimental repeatability, interpret results and develop theory. 10. Incorporate feedback from academic, and professional where applicable, groups in order to develop a better understanding of the project area and an approach to the project 11. Present before an audience, responding to questions and integrating feedback into the project

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate: A professional commitment to energy-related research. Confidence in their research and research findings. Appreciation for sharing their project experience with peers. Ability to recognize outcomes of value to their research project, Ability to defend their project/research in discussion.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Perform experiments requiring precise measurement. Use scientific apparatus for observation and measurement. Display a professional commitment to energy-related research Display confidence in their research and research findings. Demonstrate an appreciation for sharing their project experience with peers. Engage in critical, constructive dialogues through openly sharing insights and questions, Write a technical report in a format suitable for publication with an abstract that provides a clear executive summary of the work performed.

This module will be taught through regular meetings with the project supervisor and additional self study. The supervisor's on-going research will be linked with the individual projects hence allowing recent developments and research findings to be integrated. This module addresses the following graduate attributes: knowledgeable: This module will develop a student's level of competence in their own area of expertise by applying their knowledge to real world problems. Proactive/Creative: Students will have to actively apply relevant data and research to their project and also create novel/innovative solutions to engineering problems. Responsible/Collaborative: Students will engage with faculty and technical staff throughout their project. Ethical and sustainable solutions for their projects will have to be proposed. Articulate: Through both written submissions, oral presentations and weekly meetings with their supervisors, students will gain competence in written, verbal and digital communication.