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Overview
Sandra is a Research Associate at the Sustainable Consumption Institute, investigating the (un)just transition to Net Zero and the political economy of green energy transitions. She completed her PhD in Human Geography at the University of Sheffield, where she examined the energy transition in Mexico from an energy justice perspective. Alongside her research, Sandra has worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at both the University of Sheffield and the University of Leeds. She is particularly interested in exploring how different worldviews, interests, and power dynamics shape energy transitions and their implications for the Global South.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Human Geography, The University of Sheffield
Master of Science, Environmental Change and International Development, The University of Sheffield
Research Highlights, Institutes and Platforms
- Sustainable Consumption Institute
- Energy
- Global inequalities
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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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A horizon scan of global issues on forests and livelihoods for 2026
Kabutey-Ongor, M., Devenish, K., Hernández-Montilla, M., Alencar, L., Barragan-Contreras, S., Thöner, V. C., Hajjar, R., Hidayat, Y., Kaimowitz, D., Karna, B. K., Khuu, D. T., Krogh, A. C., Larson, A. M., Liehr, E., Mutta, D., Newton, P., Nofyanza, S., Ogden, B., Vidal, M. P. & Pradeep, A. & 5 others, , 1 Apr 2026, In: Forest Policy and Economics. 185, 103738.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Politics of Industrial Policy within The Green Division of Labour: Comparing Solar PV Manufacturing in India, South Africa and Mexico
Behuria, P., Barragan Contreras, S. J., Paterson, M., Hickey, S., Jackson, J. & Trommer, S., 8 Jun 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Development and Change.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Capturing the disruptive nature of green energy transitions: A political economy approach
Barragan Contreras, S. J., Paterson, M., Jackson, J., Trommer, S., Behuria, P. & Hickey, S., 1 May 2025, In: Energy Research & Social Science. 123, 104039.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Towards more pluralistic energy justice frameworks
Barragan Contreras, S. J., 9 May 2023, Handbook on Energy Justice. Elgar Online, p. 240-252 12 p. 10.4337/9781839102967.00024Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Procedural injustices in large-scale solar energy: a case study in the Mayan region of Yucatan, Mexico
Barragan Contreras, S. J., 22 Nov 2021, In: Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning. 24, 4, p. 375-390 15 p., doi.org/10.1080/1523908X.2021.2000378.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Projects
- 1 Active
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People, Place and Energy Research Centre (PPERC)
Bouzarovski, S. (CoI), Bellamy, R. (CoI), Barragan Contreras, S. J. (Researcher), Barrow, J. (Researcher), Blakey, J. (Researcher), Burbidge, M. (Researcher), Chiarapini, E. (Researcher), Crowther, A. (Researcher), Fearn, G. (Researcher), Hope, A. (Researcher), Iazzolino, G. (Researcher), Jayyousi, M. M. R. (Researcher), Jenatton, M. (Researcher), Karaoud, A. (Researcher), Kaur, R. (Researcher), Knox, H. (CoI), Koutlou, A. (Researcher), Kuriakose, J. (Researcher), Lansell, E. (Researcher), Lucas, K. (Researcher), MacGregor, S. (Researcher), Mininni, G. (Researcher), Mylan, J. (Researcher), Narayan, U. (Researcher), Newbould, M. (Researcher), Nimmo, R. (Researcher), O'Rourke, A. (Researcher), O'Neill, J. (Researcher), O'Brien, S. (Researcher), Paterson, M. (Researcher), Petrova, S. (Researcher), Sambrook, K. (Researcher), Shaw, A. (Researcher), Simsek, K. F. (Researcher), Sugar, K. (CoI), Swift, A. (Researcher), Waller, L. (Researcher), Wang, D. (Researcher), Welch, D. (Researcher), Zhao, Y. (CoI), Zhou, S. (Researcher) & Tavakoli, S. (Researcher)
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Project: Research
Prizes
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Graduate Scholarship Abroad, Master's degree
Barragan Contreras, S. J. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Graduate Scholarship Abroad, PhD degree
Barragan Contreras, S. J. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively