Aleh Cherp is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy of Central European University and the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics at Lund University (Sweden). He co-leads the work on feasibility of climate mitigation pathways in the ENGAGE and on non-technical feasibility of low-carbon electrification in Sweden and Northern Europe in MISTRA-Electric. In the past Prof. Cherp served as coordinating lead author on Energy and Security in the Global Energy Assessment. Prof. Cherp is also the lead author of macademic.org — a blog on academic productivity.

Jessica Jewell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Space, Earth and Environment at Chalmers University (Sweden) and a Professor at the Center for Climate and Energy Transformations at the University of Bergen (Norway). She leads an ERC project on the mechanisms of energy transitions and feasibility of climate action, a work-package in an H2020 project on European carbon-intensive regions, an RCN project on decline of fossil fuels and its implications, and co-leads a work package in MISTRA-Electric. She also has worked at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (Austria) and the International Energy Agency (France).

Vadim Vinichenko is a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Space, Earth and Environment at Chalmers University (Sweden). His work focuses on the empirical analysis of energy transitions to map the feasibility of future climate mitigation scenarios. Dr. Vinichenko has published on national energy transitions, coal phase-out and energy security in climate mitigation scenarios, as well as deployment of renewable energy technologies. His current research is contributing to the MANIFEST project. Prior to joining Chalmers, Dr. Vinichenko worked at the Centre for Climate and Energy Transformations at the University of Bergen (Norway).

Marta Vetier is a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Space, Earth and Environment at Chalmers University (Sweden). Her research focuses on deployment of low carbon energy technologies and policies that support their growth within the frameworks of the MISTRA-Electric project. Perviously she has done research at Central European University (CEU, Austria) on the feasibility of energy transitions in national climate mitigation scenarios within the ENGAGE project. She obtained her PhD from CEU and also holds a certificate in teaching in higher education from CEU's Center for Teaching and Learning. She has a diverse international working portfolio including various high level positions in the private and NGO-sectors.

Masahiro Suzuki is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Space, Earth and Environment at Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden). His research focuses on the empirical co-evolution of policies and energy transitions, in comparison to what is required to mitigate climate change. Previously, he worked at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (Japan) and attended climate COPs as a national delegate. He was also a visiting researcher at NewClimate Institute (Germany). Masahiro holds a PhD in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Central European University (Vienna), an M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM), and a B.A. in International Relations from Waseda University (Japan).

Joel Gordon is a postdoctoral researcher at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics at Lund University. His research engages with the non-technical feasibility of accelerating the energy transition in the Swedish and Northern European context. Joel completed his PhD at Cranfield University where he investigated consumer attitudes towards hydrogen heating and cooking in the United Kingdom. Joel also holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management and an M.A. in Environmental Studies from the Porter School, Tel Aviv University.

Moshahida Sultana is a PhD candidate at the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy at Central European University. She is working on the political economy of energy transitions in developing countries, focusing on energy choices for emerging economies like Bangladesh and Vietnam where demand for electricity is rapidly growing. Before starting her PhD, she earned an MCP from the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (US), an MA in Economics from Northeastern University (US), and B.Sc in Economics from Middle East Technical University (Turkey). Moshahida teaches at the University of Dhaka (Bangladesh) where she is currently on a study leave to complete her PhD at Central European University (Austria).

Lola Nacke is a PhD student in the Department of Space, Earth and Environment at Chalmers University. Her research examines the feasibility of low-carbon energy transitions, focusing on coal phase-out and related policies within CINTRAN project. Before joining POLET, Lola earned an M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, Policy & Management, and a B.A. in European Studies from Maastricht University.

Senjuty Bhowmik is a PhD student at the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy of Central European University. Her research explores the relationship between profitability of renewable energy and the feasibility of national renewable energy plans and targets. Currently her focus is on solar energy in India. Senjuty holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, Policy & Management and a B.A. in Political Science from Jadavpur University (India).

Tsimafei Kazlou is a PhD student at the Center for Climate and Energy Transformations at the University of Bergen (Norway). His research is focused on the feasibility of emerging technologies’ deployment for meeting climate targets. Prior to joining POLET, he was awarded an M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management. He also holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Belarusian State University (Belarus).

Avi Jakhmola is a PhD student at the Department of Space, Earth and Environment at Chalmers University (Sweden). His research focuses on measuring and modelling the growth and diffusion of renewable energy technologies, and is part of the MANIFEST project. He previously graduated with a joint M.Sc. degree in Environmental Sciences, Policy & Management and a B.Sc. (Honours) in Physics from Amity University (India).