Professor Jan Rosenow

About

Jan Rosenow is Professor of Energy and Climate Policy and Leader of the Energy Programme at the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, and Jackson Senior Research Fellow at Oriel College, Oxford. He is also a Senior Associate at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on energy demand, energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy and wider energy and climate policy, with a strong emphasis on the practical implementation of decarbonisation strategies. He has published widely cited academic papers, technical reports and policy analyses, contributing to key discussions on the energy transition.

Beyond academia, Professor Rosenow will continue as a Senior Advisor to the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP), where he previously served as Vice President, helping policymakers develop effective energy policies. He has also held advisory roles with organisations such as the World Economic Forum, the International Energy Agency and the European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. He previously worked in the private and non-profit sectors as a senior leader, analyst and policy advisor.

Professor Rosenow is also a highly sought-after keynote speaker, regularly invited to present at national and international conferences. His speaking engagements include the United Nations, the International Energy Agency, the World Economic Forum, the European Parliament, Google and many more.

​His expertise has also been recognized by governments, as he has served as a Special Advisor to the UK House of Commons' Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee. He also frequently provides expert testimony to both the UK Parliament and the European Parliament. His insights have been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times, Forbes, the BBC, and The Guardian.

In recognition of his impact in the energy sector, Professor Rosenow has been named the most read thought leader on the energy transition in 2024, one of the top 100 players in the global climate space and among the top 25 energy influencers and top 15 sustainability influencers worldwide. Additionally, he is one of LinkedIn's Top Green Voices. His commitment to advancing the UK’s energy future led to his election as a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and his contributions to the energy sector have earned him a fellowship at the Energy Institute.

He holds a Doctorate from the University of Oxford, an MSc from the London School of Economics and has completed executive training at the University of Cambridge and the Florence School for Regulation.