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Education for Sustainable Development with Martin Robertson
Digital Artefact
Robertson, M. (2024). Education for Sustainable Development with Martin Robertson. [Podcast]

A chat with lecturer Martin Robertson on the importance of embedding sustainability in the curriculum.

Futures and deep learning applied to the UN SDGs: beyond dogma to meaningful scenarios (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Robertson, M. (2025, May). Futures and deep learning applied to the UN SDGs: beyond dogma to meaningful scenarios. Presented at Teaching and researching for a just transition: preparing for a more sustainable future, Hybrid multi-location & online

Perceptually Adaptive Multi-Microphone Audio System for Inclusive Group Communication and Environmental Awareness (2025)
Report
McGregor, I. (2025). Perceptually Adaptive Multi-Microphone Audio System for Inclusive Group Communication and Environmental Awareness. Applied Informatics, Edinburgh Napier University

This system proposes a perceptually grounded, user-behaviour-adaptive audio enhancement architecture that supports clarity, spatial stability, and inclusive listening in complex environments. Leveraging a triangulated microphone array (left ear, righ... Read More about Perceptually Adaptive Multi-Microphone Audio System for Inclusive Group Communication and Environmental Awareness.

A scheduling decision-making framework using machine learning algorithm for energy efficient integrated factory (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Patel, H., Vasantha, G., Corney, J., Quigley, J., Raoui, H.-E., Sales, R., & Smith, S. (2025, June). A scheduling decision-making framework using machine learning algorithm for energy efficient integrated factory. Presented at FAIM 2025: The International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, New York

Sustainability enhancement is key factor in industrial decision-making. Maximizing use of energy-efficient factory to fulfill customer order deadlines is a significant problem for manufacturers. This paper focus on the study of integrated factory wit... Read More about A scheduling decision-making framework using machine learning algorithm for energy efficient integrated factory.

A Decision Support Model for Efficient Garment Reprocessing for a Sustainable Circular Business Model (2025)
Journal Article
Patel, H., Vasantha, G., Corney, J., Quigley, J., Raoui, H. E., Sales, R., Cusack, M., Burns, A., & Rough, A. (in press). A Decision Support Model for Efficient Garment Reprocessing for a Sustainable Circular Business Model. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology,

The rapidly growing fashion business has intensified environmental, and sustainability concerns due to its focus on high-volume production at low costs. The rental-based business models in the circular economy, by promoting alternative approach of ga... Read More about A Decision Support Model for Efficient Garment Reprocessing for a Sustainable Circular Business Model.