Aggeliki Aggeli

Aggeliki Aggeli is an architect and Assistant Professor at Aalborg University's Department of the Built Environment, within The Faculty of Engineering and Science. She leads the Sustainable Cities and Everyday Practice Research Group, contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of a sustainable energy system. Her interdisciplinary PhD from Swinburne University (2021) focused on renovation practices for lower carbon homes. She has held roles in architecture practices, universities, and communities, emphasizing participatory strategies for sustainability transitions.

Education:

• PhD in Human Society, Swinburne University of Technology (2021)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice, University of Essex (2014)
• MA in Architecture, University of Huddersfield (2007)
• BA (Hons) Architecture International, University of Huddersfield (1999)

Her research bridges design and social sciences, exploring participatory methodologies and gender/intersectional approaches in energy transitions. Key projects include DECODIT (digitally empowering citizens for twin transitions), HESTIA (demand response services for households), and SGD (a Green Deal focused on civil society engagement).

Publications highlight themes like energy communities, digital technologies, and gendered household labor. Recent articles include analyses of meso-level social science approaches and participatory design strategies. She actively participates in workshops and conferences, emphasizing user engagement and policy implementation.

Awards & Recognition: While no explicit prizes are listed, her academic achievements and leadership in interdisciplinary research reflect her contributions to sustainable development.

Grants & Labs: Leads EU-funded projects like DECODIT (2024–2027) and HESTIA (2020–2024), focusing on community-driven energy solutions. Collaborations span academia, industry, and civil society to bridge theory and practice in sustainability.