Sarah Mander

Sarah Mander is an Associate Professor at the Manchester School of Management, University of Manchester, specializing in Climate Change and Renewable Energy Technologies. She has been a key member of the Tyndall Centre since 1999, integrating public and stakeholder perspectives with technical assessments to advance renewable energy deployment and social responses to climate change.

Education & Career: Sarah began as a Chemical Engineer in the industry before transitioning to academia. Her PhD research (Manchester School of Management) focused on wind energy penetration in the North West. She has extensive experience in community activism, including founding the Homes for Change Housing Co-operative and promoting urban sustainability projects.

Research Interests: Her work emphasizes innovative climate engagement strategies, such as collaborating with artists to reach diverse audiences, and addressing barriers to renewable energy adoption. Key areas include industrial decarbonisation, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), and community energy financing.

Projects & Grants: She leads/co-leads projects like Decarbonising International Transport (active) and UK Energy Research Centre Phase 3 (2017–2019), focusing on energy transition, policy, and climate mitigation. She has contributed to impactful studies on aviation policy, local carbon budgets, and shipping emissions reduction.

Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, her work has been cited in major outlets like Nature Energy and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, and she serves on the Research Council of Norway as an academic expert.

Lab/Teams: She collaborates widely with interdisciplinary teams at the Tyndall Centre, Manchester Environmental Research Institute, and other global partners to address climate challenges through integrated approaches.