Peter Hocke-Bergler

Peter Hocke-Bergler is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) under the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), with over two decades of experience in socio-technical nuclear waste governance. He leads the HAFF work package in the BMUV-funded TRANSENS project (2019–2022), focusing on capacity and flexibility in reversible waste disposal processes. His career spans roles in editorial teams, international delegations, and expert groups, including the OECD-NEA Nuclear Development Council (2012–2015).

• Current Projects: TRANSENS, DAEF, ARL Working Group
• Academic Network: Springer, OECD/NEA, transcript Verlag

Research Interests center on transdisciplinary approaches to nuclear waste management, blending social science with technical challenges. He examines:

• Public participation in high-level waste governance
• Multi-level governance structures
• Long-term institutional frameworks
• Expert-lay communication dynamics
• Temporal challenges in nuclear decision-making
• Comparative analysis of German and Swiss disposal strategies

Publications (since 2001) address socio-technical integration, stakeholder conflicts, and adaptive governance. His 2024 work on uncertainty management in TRANSENS highlights innovative approaches to future-proof disposal strategies, while 2023–2022 contributions analyze Swiss governance models and participatory mechanisms.

Professional Collaborations include partnerships with institutions like the University of Hannover, Öko-Institut e.V., and Free University of Berlin. He co-edited journals such as TATuP and contributed to Springer and transcript Verlag publications.