Thomas Michael Sattich

Thomas Michael Sattich is an Associate Professor at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Media and Social Studies. His research focuses on geopolitical implications of sustainability transitions, particularly energy policy interdependence and EU-China relations.

• PhD in Political Science and Economics
• Expertise in qualitative methods, mixed methods (cluster analysis), and data visualization
• Lead researcher on EU-funded digital climate negotiation simulation projects

His recent publications examine renewable energy geopolitics, industrial policy competition, and sustainability education frameworks. Methodologically, he specializes in Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and network analysis, contributing to debates on energy security and regional cooperation.