Nikki Kluskens

Nikki Kluskens is a Doctoral Candidate-TA at Eindhoven University of Technology, affiliated with the Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences school and the Technology, Innovation & Society department. Her work focuses on energy justice, participation, and acceptance within the FLEXINET and ORAKLE projects, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to renewable energy and sustainability.

• Education: LLB in European Law, MSc in Sustainability Science & Policy
• Key collaborations: University of Durham (visiting researcher), Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving (consultant)

Research interests include:

• Energy citizenship and its societal implications
• Dynamic processes of community acceptance
• Social integration in energy transitions
• Digitalization and professionalization of energy systems

Recent publications highlight trends in energy transition governance, stakeholder engagement, and hybrid energy storage solutions across Europe. She actively explores intersections of justice, policy, and technological innovation.

Scientific contributions:

• 4 peer-reviewed journal articles (2023-2025)
• 3 conference/workshop papers
• 2 book chapters

Awards & Activities:

• Recipient of Partial BKO teaching certificate (2023)
• Organized workshops on energy transitions (2025)
• Consultancy for Denktank Water en Technologie (2025)