Neil Strachan

Professor Neil Strachan is a leading interdisciplinary energy economist at the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER) at University College London (UCL). As Director and Head of Department, he focuses on energy-environment-economic modelling, scenario quantification, and energy policy analysis. His work spans climate mitigation, decarbonisation pathways, and energy system transitions, supported by over £20 million in research grants and 60+ peer-reviewed publications.

• Key Research Areas: Energy economics, climate policy, energy systems modelling, sustainable development
• Teaching: MSc modules in Energy Systems, Energy Policy, and interdisciplinary courses

His recent publications investigate:

• Energy cooperatives and renewable adoption
• Electricity sector decarbonisation governance
• Behavioral and social mechanisms in energy transitions
• BECCS transparency and integrated assessment models

Scientific honors include:

• Lead author of the IPCC 5th Assessment Report's Energy Systems chapter
• Fellow of the Clean Growth Leadership Network

He has held influential roles such as Non-Executive Director at Energy Systems Catapult and Co-Director of the UK Energy Research Centre, shaping national and international energy policy frameworks.