Prof Steve Pye

Steve Pye is a Professor of Energy Systems and Deputy Director of the UCL Energy Institute, University College London (UCL). Steve has over 17 years’ research experience on energy and climate modelling and policy analysis. His research concerns the challenge of energy system decarbonisation, using different whole system energy modelling approaches, with a particular focus on scenario modelling of national and global low carbon pathways, uncertainty assessment, and the equity and health dimensions of energy transitions. Steve’s research track record is reflected in over 60 peer review journal articles and numerous technical reports and papers. He has led multiple research projects for a range of funders and is co-I on a range of UKRI research programmes, including EDRC, Horizon Europe projects such as DIAMOND, and a PI on the UK FCDO’ Climate Compatible Growth Programme. Steve has also been involved in a range of major international initiatives, including the Deep Decarbonisation Pathways Initiative, Lancet Countdown, and the UNEP Production Gap report.