Keith Bell, professor of electronic and electrical engineering at the University of Strathclyde, has been appointed to Committee on Climate Change in the UK as power sector specialist.
Bell, who is a co-director of the UK Energy Research Centre and a chartered engineer, will take up the role for five years.
He is also involved with the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, The IET Power Academy, the Conseil International des Grands Reseaux Electriques, the European Energy Research Alliance and as ScottishPower Chair in Smart Grids at the University of Strathclyde.
Bell replaces Jim Skea who stepped down in December after more than a decade on the committee.
Bell said: “It’s a privilege to become a member of the CCC but also a big responsibility in light of the importance of the issues that it is addressing.
“I look forward to working with the other members of the committee and bringing my experience in energy systems, specifically electricity systems, and my knowledge of the energy landscape in Scotland to help advise the UK government and devolved administrations on how best to meet our commitment to reducing carbon emissions.”
CCC chairman Lord Deben said: “I am thrilled to welcome professor Keith Bell to the Committee on Climate Change.”
“Keith brings extensive experience from his work within the power sector and his expertise will be vital as we look to the solutions for decarbonising transport and heat.”
The CCC is an independent statutory body that advises the UK government and devolved administrations on greenhouse gas emissions reduction and climate change issues.