About
Dr Jan Rosenow is the Leader of the Energy Programme at the Environmental Change Institute and Jackson Senior Research Fellow at Oriel College, Oxford. He is also a Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge and Affiliate Faculty at the University of Sussex. His research focuses on energy demand, energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and broader energy and climate policy, with a strong emphasis on the practical implementation of decarbonisation strategies. He has published widely cited academic papers, technical reports, and policy analyses, contributing to key discussions on the energy transition.
Beyond academia, Jan continues to serve as a Senior Advisor to the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) where he was Vice President, supporting policymakers in designing effective energy policies. He has also held advisory and board roles with organisations such as the World Economic Forum, the International Energy Agency, and the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. He previously worked in the private and non-profit sectors as a senior leader, analyst and policy advisor.
Jan is also a highly sought-after keynote speaker, regularly invited to present at national and international conferences. His speaking engagements include the United Nations, the International Energy Agency, the World Economic Forum, the European Parliament, Google, and many more.
His expertise has also been recognized by governments, as he has served as a Special Advisor to the UK House of Commons' Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy Committee. He has also frequently provides expert testimony to both the UK Parliament and the European Parliament. His insights have been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times, Forbes, the BBC, ARD, El Pais, and The Guardian.
In recognition of his impact in the energy sector, Jan has been named the most read thought leader on the energy transition in 2024, one of the top 100 players in the global climate space and among the top 25 energy influencers and top 15 sustainability influencers worldwide. Additionally, he is one of LinkedIn's Top Green Voices. His commitment to advancing the UK’s energy future led to his election as a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and his contributions to the energy sector have earned him a fellowship at the Energy Institute.
He holds a Doctorate from the University of Oxford, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and has completed executive training at the University of Cambridge and the Florence School for Regulation.
Beyond academia, Jan continues to serve as a Senior Advisor to the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) where he was Vice President, supporting policymakers in designing effective energy policies. He has also held advisory and board roles with organisations such as the World Economic Forum, the International Energy Agency, and the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. He previously worked in the private and non-profit sectors as a senior leader, analyst and policy advisor.
Jan is also a highly sought-after keynote speaker, regularly invited to present at national and international conferences. His speaking engagements include the United Nations, the International Energy Agency, the World Economic Forum, the European Parliament, Google, and many more.
His expertise has also been recognized by governments, as he has served as a Special Advisor to the UK House of Commons' Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy Committee. He has also frequently provides expert testimony to both the UK Parliament and the European Parliament. His insights have been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times, Forbes, the BBC, ARD, El Pais, and The Guardian.
In recognition of his impact in the energy sector, Jan has been named the most read thought leader on the energy transition in 2024, one of the top 100 players in the global climate space and among the top 25 energy influencers and top 15 sustainability influencers worldwide. Additionally, he is one of LinkedIn's Top Green Voices. His commitment to advancing the UK’s energy future led to his election as a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and his contributions to the energy sector have earned him a fellowship at the Energy Institute.
He holds a Doctorate from the University of Oxford, an MSc from the London School of Economics, and has completed executive training at the University of Cambridge and the Florence School for Regulation.