Samuel Unsworth

Samuel Unsworth is a Doctoral student at the Division of Environmental Systems Analysis within the Department of Engineering Economics and Organization at Chalmers University of Technology. His research critically examines energy systems transitions with particular focus on social dimensions, justice considerations, and knowledge production dynamics in lower income country contexts.

Unsworth's work bridges technical energy systems analysis with social science perspectives, exploring how energy transitions are framed, implemented, and experienced across different geographical and social contexts. His research demonstrates particular attention to power dynamics in energy governance and the politics of knowledge production in energy research. His publication record shows growing expertise in energy policy analysis, collaborative research networks, and innovative approaches to energy access in sub-Saharan Africa.

His scholarly contributions include a 2023 licentiate thesis tracing academic and practitioner visions of energy systems change, along with publications in high-impact journals including Nature Energy and Energy Research and Social Science. Unsworth is actively engaged in the research project 'Innovation for socially inclusive energy services in Rwanda' (2020-2025), collaborating with researchers including Helene Ahlborg and Björn Sandén, with support from GENIE, Chalmers Gender Initiative for Excellence.

His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that connects engineering, social science, and policy perspectives on sustainable energy transitions. Unsworth's research trajectory demonstrates commitment to ensuring energy transitions are inclusive, just, and responsive to local contexts and marginalized perspectives.