Christine Gschwendtner

Christine Gschwendtner is a Researcher at the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Her work focuses on the spatial-temporal heterogeneity of human-technology interactions, particularly in energy, mobility, and building sectors within climate change and digitalization contexts. She develops demand-side management solutions for electrification and decarbonization across sectors.

Education:

• PhD in Sustainable Energy Systems, ETH Zurich
• Master of Science in Environmental Change and Management, University of Oxford
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Munich (with a year abroad at the University of Cambridge's Engineering Department)

Research Methods: Interdisciplinary approach combining engineering, data science, and social science. Utilizes agent-based modeling, geospatial data analyses, choice experiments, surveys, and interviews.

Professional History:

• Postdoctoral Researcher at Harvard University