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Sanne Akerboom is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in the legal and social sciences perspective of energy transition. She studied law (LL.M) and political science (MSc) at the University of Amsterdam and defended her PhD thesis titled 'Public Participation in the Energy Transition: Cases from Wind Farms'. Her research focuses on the role of law and governance in sustainable energy transitions, examining the regulatory frameworks that govern renewable electricity production and energy-intensive industries. Sanne has published work in various legal, governance, and energy climate journals, contributing to discussions on fair energy transitions. Additionally, she is a member of the Utrecht Young Academy, aimed at bridging opportunities for young researchers. Since January 2021, she has served as the director of the Sustainable Industry Lab, established to foster collaboration among academia, governments, and industries for sustainable industrial transformation. Her work includes research projects like ZEEKRAAL, which investigates the roles of municipalities, provinces, and farmers in energy decision-making and participation in renewable energy projects. Sanne is also involved in the Fair Energy Transition Center, working alongside the Technical University Eindhoven and Utrecht University to comprehensively understand inclusive energy transitions.
Department of Psychology