Chris Jones

Overview

Dr. Chris Jones is an Associate Professor at the University of Portsmouth, affiliated with the School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences, and active in the Centre for Environmental and Renewable Energy Solutions and the Centre for Integrated Health and Wellbeing. His research focuses on public perception of energy technologies, sustainable development, and behavioral responses to environmental policies. He leads multidisciplinary projects like FEVER (Future Electric Vehicle Energy Networks) and GasNetNew, addressing energy transition challenges.

Research Interests

His work bridges environmental psychology, energy policy, and sustainable development. Key areas include public acceptance of renewable energy, decarbonisation strategies, fusion energy perception, and the socio-technical dimensions of smart home technologies. Jones emphasizes participatory methodologies to understand stakeholder perspectives in energy infrastructure planning.

Grants & Projects

• FEVER: Future Electric Vehicle Energy Networks (EPSRC-funded, 2022–2027)
• GasNetNew: The Role of the Gas Network (EPSRC, 2022–2025)
• UK-HyRES Hydrogen Research Hub (2023–2028)

Labs & Collaborations

He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across environmental science, engineering, and social sciences. His affiliations include the Centre for Environmental and Renewable Energy Solutions, fostering cross-cutting research on climate solutions.