Research

Professor Jan Rosenow is the Leader of the Energy Programme at the Environmental Change Institute (ECI) at the University of Oxford. The Energy Programme focuses on advancing sustainable, efficient, and low-carbon energy systems. It conducts interdisciplinary research on energy transitions, decarbonisation, energy efficiency, electrification, and energy policy, with a strong emphasis on real-world impact. The group is known for its internationally leading research on energy demand and its research informs policy decisions, market design, and technology deployment to support the transition to a net-zero energy system. Through collaborations with academics, policymakers, and practitioners, the ECI Energy Programme plays a key role in shaping evidence-based solutions for a more sustainable energy future.

Jan is also a Senior Jackson Research Fellow at Oriel College, Oxford, contributing to the college’s energy and sustainability efforts through research and policy expertise. He plays an active role in the Oriel Environment Group, supporting initiatives to enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and integrate clean energy solutions.

In addition to his roles at the ECI and Oriel College, Jan holds research positions at several other institutions including being a Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, University of Cambridge and Affiliate Faculty at the University of Sussex. His international experience includes conducting research at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California and being an affiliate at Free University of Berlin.
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Jan has published extensively, with over 80 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and conference papers as well as 60 technical reports. His research was published in journals such as Nature Energy, Nature Reviews Clean Technology, Joule and One Earth and has shaped energy policy debates globally, contributing to the development of effective strategies for decarbonisation and clean energy adoption.

For a full list of publications based on his research please visit Publications. Jan also has a profile on Google Scholar.