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Julia Kirch Kirkegaard is a Full Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in the Department of Technology, Management and Economics. Her research focuses on the social studies of energy, exploring the intersection of technology, society, and markets within the context of sustainable energy transitions. She established a research group centered on critical sociology and valuation studies in energy systems, investigating public engagement and heterogeneous valuations in energy transitions. Kirkegaard’s work includes leading several European Research Council projects aimed at understanding the societal implications of energy technologies and fostering collaborations between engineers, policymakers, and communities to facilitate just energy transitions. With a PhD from Copenhagen Business School, she has held positions at Stanford University and the Sino-Danish Center for Research and Education and is committed to addressing climate change through innovative research methods, including fieldwork and ethnography. Kirkegaard is particularly interested in the dynamics of expertise and the role of technological devices in shaping energy futures.
Technical University of Denmark (DTU) • Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Leading research in social studies of energy, focusing on energy transitions and valuation studies.
This requirement applies generally across Technical University of Denmark (DTU) MSc programs including Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, and Engineering disciplines. Specific prerequisites vary by department/curriculum.