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Research interests
I am Deputy Director of the ESRC-funded Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST). I am the theme 1 lead exploring visions of desirable and feasible low-carbon futures.
My research interests can broadly be described as examining (risk) perception, communication, and public engagement with emerging and complex socio-technical issues. I have particular expertise in public attitudes and acceptability towards environmental and energy issues, as well as low-carbon futures
My work is shaped by a strong interdisciplinary approach using mixed-methods including quantitative survey methods and qualitative deliberative methods.
Past and current research projects focus on public perceptions of energy technologies, low-carbon heating, energy storage and flexibility, public acceptance of energy transitions and whole energy system change, responsibility and trust for delivering and financing low-carbon energy policies, public energy security concerns, perceptions and experiences of climate risk and climate impacts. My research speaks to early and meaningful public engagement with climate change and energy issues; as part of this I have also done research on the use of citizen assemblies on climate change.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching & Learning, Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching & Learning, Cardiff University
Award Date: 1 Jul 2014
Environmental Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy, Cardiff University
Award Date: 10 Oct 2011
Psychology, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Cardiff University
Award Date: 1 Jul 2008
External positions
Net Zero Public Engagement Advisor (secondment), Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
1 May 2020 → 25 May 2022
External Examiner (MSc Sustainability and Behaviour Change), Centre for Alternative Technology
Oct 2019 → …
Associate Editor, Royal Society Open Science Journal
Aug 2019 → …
Deputy director, Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST)
May 2019 → …
Member, Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) for the UKRI Energy Programme
Editorial Advisory Board, The Lancet Planetary Health
Affiliate, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
Member, UK Energy Research Centre
Keywords
- climate change
- sustainability
- psychology
- public engagement
- risk perception
- energy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CAST (phase 2)
Whitmarsh, L. (PI), Demski, C. (CoI), Garnham, E. (Researcher) & Zanin, B. (Researcher)
Economic and Social Research Council
1/07/24 → 30/06/29
Project: Research council
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Transforming Housing and Homes for Future Generations
Walker, P. (PI), Allen, S. (CoI), Demski, C. (CoI), Grover, R. (CoI), Hawkins, W. (CoI), Lewis, M. (CoI) & Shea, A. (CoI)
Arts and Humanities Research Council
1/10/23 → 30/09/25
Project: Research council
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Ocean-REFuel - Ocean Renewable Energy Fuels
Demski, C. (PI) & Siddiqi, M. U. (Researcher)
1/07/22 → 30/11/26
Project: Research council
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Ocean-REFuel - Ocean Renewable Energy Fuels
Demski, C. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/07/22 → 30/11/26
Project: Research council
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Flex-Cool
Demski, C. (PI)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
1/07/22 → 27/09/24
Project: Research council
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Public perceptions of heat decarbonisation in Great Britain: Awareness, values and the social circle effect
Smith, W., Demski, C. & Pidgeon, N., 31 Jan 2025, In: Energy Research and Social Science. 119, 103844.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advancing participatory energy systems modelling
McGookin, C., Süsser, D., Xexakis, G., Trutnevyte, E., McDowall, W., Nikas, A., Koasidis, K., Few, S., Andersen, P. D., Demski, C., Fortes, P., Simoes, S. G., Bishop, C., Rogan, F. & Ó Gallachóir, B., 31 Mar 2024, In: Energy Strategy Reviews. 52, 101319.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analysing the Effects of Common Passive Cooling Strategies in UK Homes
Corcoran, L., Ugalde-Loo, C. E., King, L., Demski, C. & Lowes, R., 5 Sept 2024, In: Energy Proceedings. 55Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Discourses of climate inaction undermine public support for 1.5 °C lifestyles
Cherry, C., Verfuerth, C. & Demski, C., 1 Jul 2024, In: Global Environmental Change. 87, 102875.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (SciVal) -
Gender and cross-country differences in the determinants of sustainable diet intentions: a multigroup analysis of the UK, China, Sweden, and Brazil
Chard, E., Bergstad, C. J., Steentjes, K., Poortinga, W. & Demski, C., 29 Feb 2024, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 15, 1355969.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (SciVal)
Activities
- 1 IPR policy fellowship programme meeting
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Policy Fellowship Meeting Fionnuala Costello and Dr Christina Demski / Prof Lorriane Whitmarsh / Dr Sam Hampton
Demski, C. (Participant), Whitmarsh, L. (Participant) & Hampton, S. (Participant)
25 Sept 2024Activity: Knowledge Exchange (Industry, Government, NGOs) › IPR policy fellowship programme meeting