Dr. Denia Djokić

Biography

Denia Djokić is an Assistant Research Scientist at the Fastest Path Zero Initiative, where she focuses on grounding approaches to zero-carbon energy system deployment, emphasizing social equity and environmental justice. She has implemented principles that engage stakeholders and communities that may be impacted by the deployment of advanced nuclear energy technology. Before joining the University of Michigan, Djokić was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School, where she managed projects on nuclear governance. Her experience includes advising on science, technology, and innovation policy in Ecuador. Djokić holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, with a designated emphasis on Energy Science and Technology from the University of California, Berkeley, and has also completed a B.S. in Physics at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research interests lie at the intersection of social and environmental justice and the governance of nuclear energy technology, exploring how institutional frameworks can be reimagined through Science and Technology Studies and feminist perspectives. Djokić has previously worked on projects involving radioactive waste management and advanced fuel cycle systems analysis, contributing significantly to policy and climate discussions.

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