Anna Krook-Riekkola

Anna Krook-Riekkola is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics, Luleå University of Technology. Her research focuses on energy system analysis, particularly through the application and development of energy system models like TIMES-Sweden. She explores climate policy design, sustainable development goals integration, and fossil-free value chains. Her work bridges technical modeling with societal impacts, emphasizing participatory approaches for equitable climate solutions. She has held the Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholar title (2021-2022) and contributed to influential publications on municipal climate planning and transport decarbonization. Her research also addresses Arctic infrastructure challenges and knowledge transfer in sustainability science.

Her key research interests include energy transition pathways, policy scenario analysis, and stakeholder-driven solutions. Recent work highlights the interplay between national climate policies and local implementation challenges, particularly in transportation and industrial sectors. She advocates for integrating social equity and economic feasibility into climate strategies, as seen in her analysis of municipal green transition frameworks.

Publications from 2023-2025 reflect her expertise in energy system modeling, climate mitigation strategies, and policy design. Notable contributions include assessing fossil-free value chains in Sweden and analyzing low-energy demand scenarios for OECD countries through an SDG lens. She also engages in public discourse via media columns, discussing Swedish energy policy and the human dimension of energy transitions.

• Awards: Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholar (2021-2022)
• Labs/Teams: Works with LTU’s Energy Science division on TIMES/MARKAL modeling projects
• Grants/Advising: No specific grants listed; focuses on collaborative research with policy institutions