Jesse Hoffman

Jesse Hoffman is Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Urban Futures Studio and Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development. His work bridges political science and futuring, examining how imagined futures shape societal transitions to post-fossil systems.

Research focuses on

• Energy transition's social equity implications
• Techniques of futuring as performative practices
• Power dynamics in large-scale renewable projects

Recent publications analyze energy poverty in India's solar parks, transdisciplinary education experiments, and democratic potential within climate action. He co-leads the international ReSET (Reconfiguring Energy for Social Equity) consortium addressing SDG7, SDG5, SDG10, and SDG16 interlinkages.

Scientific recognition includes

• Nomination for Dutch Higher Education Premium 2021
• Co-authorship in 19+ peer-reviewed publications

Teaching innovations like the Mixed Classroom (students/policymakers co-learning) and Futuring for Sustainability summer school demonstrate his commitment to transdisciplinary education. His work has been cited over 3,742 times per ResearchGate metrics.