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.