Mette M. High

Professor Mette M. High is a social anthropologist at the University of St Andrews, specializing in energy industries, commodity markets, and climate ethics. Her research examines financial and ethical valuations within the oil and gas sector, particularly in the US. She leads the ERC-funded 'The Ethics of Oil' project, exploring intersections of finance, energy, and environmental politics.

Her work analyzes how energy valuations shape political reforms and climate initiatives. Recent publications focus on renewable energy resistance, private equity in oil, and moral dimensions of energy transitions. She has contributed to interdisciplinary journals like Cultural Anthropology and Energy Humanities.

Professor High is affiliated with networks such as the Scottish Research Alliance for Energy and the Energy & Climate Finance Network. She recently served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa and participated in events like 'Energy Ethics 2026.'