Nikki Luke

Nikki Luke is an Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her research centers on urban energy governance, labor politics, and the social impacts of energy policies.

Her primary research interests include:

• Urban Geography
• Energy Politics
• Labor Politics
• Energy Justice
• Urban Energy Governance
• Power Relations (Race, Gender, Class, Ability)

She actively explores how systemic inequalities intersect with energy policy, advocating for equitable transitions in urban contexts.