David Reiner

David Reiner is Professor of Technology Policy at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on social licence to operate in carbon-constrained environments, public acceptability of low-carbon technologies, and net-zero transition challenges.

His key research areas include climate policy innovation, decarbonization pathways, stakeholder engagement, carbon dioxide removal technologies, and energy system transitions. Recent work examines policy frameworks for hard-to-abate sectors like heavy industry and aviation.

Analysis of Dr. Reiner's publications reveals strong emphasis on practical decarbonization solutions, cross-country policy comparisons, and technological innovation in energy systems. His work consistently integrates economic, social and technical dimensions of sustainability transitions.

Dr. Reiner serves on the steering committee of the International Energy Agency Greenhouse Gas Programme and advises governments, industry, and NGOs. He has received research funding from UK Research and Innovation, European Commission, and UK Government.

He leads research at the Energy Policy Research Group and collaborates with MIT research centers. His team develops policy-relevant models for low-carbon transitions and stakeholder engagement frameworks.