Christine Milchram

Dr. Christine Milchram serves as a Scientific Associate at the Office for Technology Assessment at the German Bundestag (TAB) since 2024 and as a Research Associate at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) since 2020. Her work bridges parliamentary technology assessment and academic research, focusing on ethical dimensions of energy transitions and emerging technologies within Germany's federal policy framework.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Technology, Policy and Management from Delft University of Technology (2020), dissertation: 'Just Energy? Designing for Ethical Acceptability in Smart Grids'
• M.Sc. in International Business Administration, University of Vienna (2012)
• B.A. in International Economic Relations, Burgenland University of Applied Sciences (2008)

Dr. Milchram's research centers on technology assessment with specialized expertise in energy justice frameworks and ethical implications of technological transitions. She investigates how distributive, procedural, and recognition justice principles manifest in smart grid implementations, mobility systems, and climate policy. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates philosophy, social sciences, and engineering perspectives to develop normative assessment tools for policymakers.

Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal three dominant thematic clusters: (1) Energy justice theory development through philosophical lenses like the capabilities approach and care ethics; (2) Geopolitical dimensions of just energy transitions in the EU context; and (3) Emerging applications of generative AI in policy assessment. Her work consistently emphasizes practical implementation challenges while maintaining rigorous ethical foundations.

Dr. Milchram actively contributes to interdisciplinary project teams including 'AI-supported applications in decentralized power systems', 'Sustainable and safe concepts for climate-friendly shipping', 'MoWiKo – Moralizations in Science Communication', and 'Participation procedures in research organizations' (PaFo). She collaborates across European institutions through projects like the Helmholtz Energy Conference and Earth Systems Governance initiatives.