Sarah Mander

Sarah Mander is a Reader in Climate Change and Renewable Energy at The University of Manchester, Department of Civil Engineering. Her research integrates public and stakeholder perspectives with technical and modelling assessments to understand the deployment of renewable energy technologies and social responses to these. She has worked at the Tyndall Centre, focusing on climate change engagement and innovative approaches to public participation. Her work contributes to multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including climate action and sustainable cities. She is also involved in various research projects and collaborations related to energy system scenarios and policy implications.

Sarah Mander's research focuses on low carbon transitions, justice, and practices within community energy and resilient energy systems. Her work explores the intersection of climate policy, energy systems, and social equity, emphasizing the role of community-based initiatives in achieving sustainable energy transitions. She investigates the challenges and opportunities of technologies such as biomass energy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) and the social dimensions of decarbonization. Her publications also address consumer behavior, energy resilience, and the development of low-carbon shipping and food systems. Mander's research underscores the importance of inclusive and participatory approaches in shaping sustainable energy futures.