Matthew Eisler

Dr. Matthew Eisler is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of Strathclyde, specializing in the intersection of energy, environment, and society. His work examines how ideology and policy shape technological development and ecological systems. He is affiliated with the Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training (C-INSPRE) and advises doctoral projects aligned with the university’s 7 strategic themes, including energy, advanced manufacturing, and environmental humanities.

• Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer
• Department: History
• University: University of Strathclyde

Research Interests span the historical evolution of science and technology, environmental humanities, and energy policy. His current project, Greenwork and Environmental Knowledge, investigates how environmental regulations co-produce labor, business, and consumer practices in Western societies. This work ties into broader efforts to understand the societal implications of climate policy and sustainable development.

Recent publications analyze topics such as the technopolitics of energy conversion, vehicle-to-grid systems, and the challenges of scaling electric vehicle production. These works reflect his focus on the interplay between technological innovation and regulatory frameworks in shaping environmental outcomes.

Contact: matthew.eisler@strath.ac.uk