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Academic background
Johanna Höffken holds an MSc of International Relations from Dresden University of Technology as well as a Master Degree in Science and Technology Studies at Maastricht University. She received her PhD at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences of Maastricht University in 2012, where she finished her dissertation "Power to the People? Civic Engagement with Small-scale Hydroelectric Plants in India". During her time as PhD candidate she had the privilege to participate as fellow in the Program on Science, Technology and Society at Harvard University. Johanna also holds an MA in International Relations from Dresden University of Technology and an MA in European Programme on Science and Technology (ESST) from Maastricht University, after which she worked temporarily for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Dutch Provincial Government. Johanna joined TU/e in 2012 as a lecturer and became an Assistant Professor in 2015.
Academic background
Johanna Höffken holds an MSc of International Relations from Dresden University of Technology as well as a Master Degree in Science and Technology Studies at Maastricht University. She received her PhD at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences of Maastricht University in 2012, where she finished her dissertation "Power to the People? Civic Engagement with Small-scale Hydroelectric Plants in India". During her time as PhD candidate she had the privilege to participate as fellow in the Program on Science, Technology and Society at Harvard University.
Johanna also holds an MA in International Relations from Dresden University of Technology and an MA in European Programme on Science and Technology (ESST) from Maastricht University, after which she worked temporarily for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Dutch Provincial Government. Johanna joined TU/e in 2012 as a lecturer and became an Assistant Professor in 2015.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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MUSE Grids: Multi Utilities Smart Energy GRIDS
Höffken, J. I. (Project Manager) & van Bommel, N. (Project member)
1/11/18 → 31/10/22
Project: Research direct
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Developing and Implementing Smart Grids in India
Spahn, A. (Project member), Höffken, J. I. (Project Manager), Verbong, G. P. J. (Contact Person invoices) & Pols, A. J. K. (Contact Person invoices)
1/05/15 → 31/01/20
Project: Research direct
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Beyond a checklist for acceptance: understanding the dynamic process of community acceptance
Kluskens, N. (Corresponding author), Alkemade, F. & Höffken, J., May 2024, In: Sustainability Science. 19, 3, p. 831-846 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Building climate resilience through energy access? An empirical study on grid connectivity in the Indian Sundarbans
van Bommel, N. (Corresponding author), Höffken, J. I. & Chatterjee, I., Jun 2024, In: Energy Research and Social Science. 112, 15 p., 103504.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Engaging for the future: challenge-based learning and stakeholder partnerships in sustainability education
Höffken, J. I. (Corresponding author) & Lazendic-Galloway, J., 2024, In: Sustainable Earth. 7, 9 p., 20.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Nuclear power and environmental injustice
Höffken, J. & Ramana, M. V. (Corresponding author), Jan 2024, In: Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Energy and Environment. 13, 1, e498.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Energy communities as an alternative way of organizing the energy system in Europe: key societal aspects
Wieczorek, A. J., van Bommel, N., El Feiaz, A., Kluskens, N., Niet, I. A., van Summeren, L. F. M., Höffken, J. I., Alkemade, F., Van den Berghe, L. H. G. J., Meloni, C., Graditti, G. & Di Somma, M., 2023, (Submitted) Integrated Local Energy Communities: from the concept and enabling conditions to the optimal planning and operation. Kok, K., Papadimitriou, C. & Di Somma, M. (eds.). WileyResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review
Prizes
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Best BSc Teacher Award TU/e 2019
Höffken, J. I. (Recipient), 30 Sept 2019
Prize: TU/e › Other › Scientific
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Best BSc Teacher Award TU/e 2019
Höffken, J. I. (Recipient), 27 Sept 2019
Prize: TU/e › Other › Scientific
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Best Lecturer of the Year (national)
Höffken, J. I. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Best Teacher Award Bachelor Program Sustainable Innovation, 15/16
Höffken, J. I. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Best Teacher Award Bachelor Program Sustainable Innovation, 1st year, 13/14
Höffken, J. I. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
Activities
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Tijdelijke commissie beoordeling De Nederlandse Hogeronderwijspremie 2022 (External organisation)
Höffken, J. I. (Member)
1 Jan 2022 → 31 May 2022Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee › Scientific
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12th ETIP SNET Regional Workshop
Höffken, J. I. (Contributor)
22 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Professional
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E.ON Energy talk : Can self-sufficient energy communities disrupt the energy landscape?
Höffken, J. I. (Contributor)
30 Mar 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Professional
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Comenius Network (hosted by NRO) (External organisation)
Höffken, J. I. (Member)
2021 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of board › Scientific
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Sustainability Transitions Research Network (External organisation)
Höffken, J. I. (Member)
Sept 2020 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee › Scientific
Courses
Press/Media
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Educated Guesses seeks to take the guessing out of education
Raz, O., Fitzgerald, B., Lavrijsen, R. & Höffken, J. I.
29/09/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Learning how to use your technical knowledge to overcome the challenges of the future
Toschi, F., Höffken, J. I. & Bots, M.
17/12/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Seven new members at Eindhoven Young Academy of Engineering
van der Meel, R., Loerakker, S., Beckers, J., Dankers, P. Y. W., Höffken, J. I., Eduati, F., Baaijens, F. P. T., van de Burgt, Y. B., Walrave, B., Lakens, D., Liu, D., Hofmann, S., Hofmann, J. P., Druta, O. & Forner Cuenca, A.
16/10/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment