Nickhil Sharma

Nickhil Sharma is a Senior Research Associate at the University of East Anglia's School of Environmental Sciences, affiliated with the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, the Environmental Social Sciences research group, and the Science, Society and Sustainability (3S) Group. His work focuses on sociotechnical transitions and smart energy technologies through an intersectional lens.

• Education: Master in Science, Sustainable Energy Systems, Chalmers University of Technology

Research interests span sustainable development, smart grid transitions, and social justice, particularly how intersectionality theory can address systemic inequities in energy systems. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Recent publications analyze generative AI, smart meter rollouts, and urban energy technologies using frameworks rooted in Black Feminist thought. Key themes include algorithmic bias, equitable infrastructure design, and marginalized communities' energy access.

Scientific Awards:

• Award Date: 30 Jun 2019

Activities include presentations at the International Sustainability Transitions Conference (2023), STS Conference (2022), and methodological workshops on smart home environments (2021). He collaborates with distribution network companies, advocacy groups, and social enterprises.