Mikael Höök

Mikael Höök is an Associate Professor in Natural Resources and Sustainable Development at Uppsala University, affiliated with the Department of Earth Sciences and the Centre for Environment and Development Studies (CEMUS). He leads the Global Energy Systems Research group and holds a PhD in global energy resources. His work focuses on fossil fuel availability, energy system modeling, and sustainability challenges in energy transitions.

Research Interests:
His research spans fossil fuel production (oil, coal), resource depletion, energy security, and quantitative modeling of energy systems. He also investigates the supply of critical raw materials for clean energy technologies and the broader implications for climate change and energy policy. His work combines technical analysis with policy relevance, often focusing on China and global scenarios.

Recent Publication Trends:
The 15 most recent articles show a strong focus on the energy-metal nexus, methane emissions, and material requirements for renewable energy deployment. There is a clear shift toward analyzing the sustainability and feasibility of low-carbon transitions, with a particular emphasis on China. Topics such as net energy analysis, shale gas development, and energy policy modeling are recurrent themes, reflecting a systems-level approach to global energy challenges.

Scientific Contributions:

• Extensive publications in top journals including Energy Policy, Applied Energy, Nature Energy, and Sustainability.
• Author of influential reports and book chapters on coal, oil, and energy transitions.
• Key figure in energy return on investment (EROI) and peak oil research.

Teaching and Advising:
He teaches courses in energy systems, energy security, and sustainability. While specific students are not listed, he collaborates widely with researchers such as Xu Tang, Henrik Wachtmeister, and Benjamin McLellan, indicating an active supervisory and mentoring role.

Grants and Research Leadership:
Currently leads several research projects on global oil supply and resource availability for energy transitions, indicating active grant funding and project leadership.

Labs and Teams:
He heads the Global Energy Systems Research group at Uppsala University, which conducts interdisciplinary research on energy resources, modeling, and sustainability.