Aline Scherrer

Aline Scherrer is a Researcher in the Department of Energy Policy and Energy Markets, focusing on social science aspects of transport and energy technologies. Her work emphasizes electric mobility, synthetic fuels, and transition strategies in decarbonization. She holds a BA in Liberal Arts and Sciences (Governance) from the University of Freiburg, an MSc in Sustainable Development (Earth System Governance) from Utrecht University, and a PhD from the University of Sussex's Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU).

Her research integrates quantitative and qualitative methods to explore the intersection of technology acceptance, societal transitions, and innovation. Key projects include the eWayBW initiative evaluating overhead catenary trucks in Baden-Württemberg and studies on hydrogen imports' public acceptance. She has contributed to over 50 publications, addressing topics like stakeholder expectations in alternative drive technologies and media impacts on public opinion.

Notable recent work includes analyzing European truck manufacturers' adoption of net-zero technologies and evaluating requirements for battery-electric truck charging infrastructure. She collaborates extensively with institutions like Fraunhofer ISI and the Öko-Institut, focusing on policy-relevant research for sustainable transport systems.