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James Angel

Dr James Angel

Leverhulme Early Career Fellow

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Biography

James Angel is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in the Department of Geography. His research explores the contested politics of urban energy transitions. He has a background in environmental and social justice activist initiatives, which he continues to participate in.

He completed his PhD at King's in 2019 exploring struggles for energy democracy in London and Barcelona. He has a MA in Environment, Politics and Globalisation from King's and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge.

Research

  • Energy geography
  • Urban geography
  • Political ecology
  • Social movements

James' research explores the contested politics of urban energy transitions. He is interested in the relationship between energy systems and social change.

Previously, James' research explored the nascent agenda of "energy democracy" and the ideas and practices of activists and municipalities seeking to democratise the energy system. His current Leverhulme Research Fellowship seeks to understand the social and political implications of smart grids.

Smart grids deploy new ICT technologies to balance electricity supply and demand – a task that is complicated by increasing quantities of "variable" renewable electricity generation. James seeks to analyse the ways in which smart grids reconfigure relationships between energy, capital and social reproduction.

Teaching

Postgraduate

Further details 

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    Research

    climate change hero
    King's Climate Research Hub

    Studying climate change through the relationship between science, policy and culture, particularly in the developing world.

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    Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services

    The Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (PEBES) group provides a collaborative focus for work on the social (re)production of nature, environmental conservation and resource management.

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    DID_Urban_Development_HERO
    Urban Futures research group

    Examining urban futures through a conceptual, analytical and methodological lens that questions what cities are and how they work.

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    News

    SSPP celebrates impactful research across the faculty

    The Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy recently held its first Impact Awards to recognise and celebrate activity that has had a positive impact on...

    SSPP impact awards 2022 winners

      Research

      climate change hero
      King's Climate Research Hub

      Studying climate change through the relationship between science, policy and culture, particularly in the developing world.

      Status not set
      PEES image
      Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services

      The Political Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services (PEBES) group provides a collaborative focus for work on the social (re)production of nature, environmental conservation and resource management.

      Status not set
      DID_Urban_Development_HERO
      Urban Futures research group

      Examining urban futures through a conceptual, analytical and methodological lens that questions what cities are and how they work.

      Status not set

      News

      SSPP celebrates impactful research across the faculty

      The Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy recently held its first Impact Awards to recognise and celebrate activity that has had a positive impact on...

      SSPP impact awards 2022 winners