Paula Bögel

Paula Bögel is a Professor affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen, working within the Integrated Research on Energy, Environment and Society (IREES) group. Her research focuses on socio-technical transitions, particularly the psychological and social dimensions of energy transitions. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable clean energy and climate action.

Her work examines citizen perceptions, inclusive innovation strategies, and behavioral aspects of low-carbon technologies. Recent collaborations span international institutions with a focus on Europe and North America. She has published 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2023, emphasizing mixed-methods approaches to energy democracy and systemic change.

Bögel's research highlights strategies for equitable participation in sustainability transitions, including real-world experiments and narrative-based approaches. Her recent editorial work underscores systemic institutional and behavioral dimensions of transitions.