Anders Rhiger Hansen

Anders Rhiger Hansen is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Construction, Urban and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University. His work focuses on sustainable consumption with particular emphasis on household energy practices for heating and electricity.

• Department: Construction, Urban and Environmental Engineering
• School: Faculty of Engineering and Science
• University: Aalborg University

Hansen investigates how energy habits are stored, transmitted, and changed, analyzing income inequality impacts and smart technology adoption. His methodological approach combines sociological theory with mixed-method designs, including questionnaire data and qualitative interviews.

• Research Keywords: Energy Consumption, Practice Theory, Smart Technologies, Income Inequality
• Key Contributions: Studies on intergenerational energy practices (Hansen, 2018; Hansen & Jacobsen, 2020)

His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable Energy), 11 (Sustainable Cities), 12 (Responsible Consumption), and 13 (Climate Action). Recent projects include eCAPE and InterHUB, with participation in Nordic building physics symposia.