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Sanne Akerboom is an Assistant Professor of Regulation and Governance of the Energy Transition at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University. She holds a PhD in Law and Political Science from the University of Amsterdam. Her research focuses on legal and social science perspectives of the energy transition, emphasizing transformative law, regulatory frameworks for renewable energy, and the concept of a 'just transition.' She leads the Sustainable Industry Lab, a collaborative initiative advancing sustainable industrial transformation, and co-leads research hubs on Energy in Transition and Future of Citizen-Based Initiatives. Key projects include ZEEKRAL (examining renewable energy decision-making) and the Fair Energy Transition Center (addressing equity in energy systems). A member of the Utrecht Young Academy since 2022, she bridges academic and societal engagement through media contributions and policy advice.
- Education: LL.M. and MSc in Political Science (University of Amsterdam)
- Research Projects: ZEEKRAL (NWO-funded), Sustainable Industry Lab, Fair Energy Transition Center
Research Interests: Energy policy, regulatory governance, renewable energy systems, climate justice, and sustainable industrial strategies. Her work explores how legal frameworks and participatory processes can foster equitable transitions, particularly in renewable energy production, urban heating systems, and heavy industry.
Media and Public Engagement: Regular contributor to Dutch media on energy policy and climate issues, including interviews on wind energy conflicts, industrial sustainability, and just transition frameworks. Over 75+ media contributions since 2018.
Supervision and Grants: Supervises PhD candidates on topics like energy cooperatives and transition narratives. Projects funded by NWO, the Province of Zeeland, and collaborative industry-academia partnerships.
Labs/Teams: Director of the Sustainable Industry Lab, co-leads the Pathways to Sustainability and Institutions for Open Societies research themes at Utrecht University.
