Julius Paul Wesche

Dr. Julius Paul Wesche is a Researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture (KULT). He is also part of the NTNU Energy Transition Initiative. His work focuses on technological innovation systems and sustainability transitions, particularly regarding actors and strategies in energy transitions across Norway, Germany, and Europe.

Wesche holds a PhD from Utrecht University (2021), with a thesis titled "Configurational Innovation Systems - Transition Dynamics and Actor Strategies in the German Heat Sector". He previously studied economics, sustainable development, and energy policy at institutions in Hamburg, Kassel (Germany), and Madison (USA). Between 2014 and 2021, he worked as an associate researcher at the Competence Center Energy Policy and Energy Markets at Fraunhofer ISI in Karlsruhe, Germany.

His research interests span energy policy, innovation studies, and societal acceptance of energy technologies. He actively engages in science communication, hosting podcasts like NTNU Energy Transition Podcast, Science Communication Accelerator Podcast, and enPower Energiewende Podcast. In 2021, he founded the Science Communication Accelerator, a knowledge hub focused on digital science communication strategies, and advises universities on leveraging social media for outreach and branding.

His publications demonstrate a focus on energy transition challenges, including policy frameworks for carbon capture technologies (DACCS/CCUS), socio-technical system dynamics, and organizational prosumerism. Upcoming book projects (2025) include "Introduction to Sustainability Transitions Research" (co-edited) and "Science Communication with Social Media" (authored).

Wesche’s competencies include energy transition analysis, innovation systems design, and strategic communication for complex scientific topics. He consults widely on digital science communication strategies, emphasizing measurable impact through platform selection and content optimization.