Jen is a leading young researcher in the growing interdisciplinary field of energy systems and social and environmental risk. A geologist by training, Jen uses her technical background to address research questions on the social and environmental impacts of energy choices. This research informs how a low-carbon energy system can be implemented in a way that is acceptable to society. Her recent work spans from minimising the risk of leakage of engineered CO2 storage and advising appropriate monitoring strategies at these sites, the role of technical expertise on the perceived risks from new energy technologies, methods of deliberative engagement for informing decision making on energy developments, and on exploitation of unconventional gas in the UK. Jen obtained her degree at Durham University, her PhD at the University of Edinburgh, and she is currently based at the University of Strathclyde for her second post-doctoral role. She is funded by Scotland’s Centre of Expertise on Climate Change (ClimateXChange) which brings together a range of researchers to provide independent advice, research and analysis on climate change and climate change policy in Scotland.