Alexis Pascaris

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Alexis Pascaris is a social scientist interested in sustainability transitions at the intersection of technology, society, and policy. Her research portfolio features mixed method approaches to understanding the socio-political challenges and opportunities at the energy-agriculture nexus, with a specific focus on using stakeholder engagement to inform agrivoltaic policy and practice. She is experienced in working across industry, research, and non-governmental organizations to foster strategic partnerships for sustainable development, locally through community organizing and internationally through climate action planning. Pascaris works towards innovative cross-sector solutions that maximize the positive social, environmental, and economic impacts of the energy transition to ensure it is just, resilient, and sustainable.

Research Interests

Agrivoltaics

Low-impact solar development

Social acceptance of solar

Renewable energy planning

Land use and conservation

Energy-water-land nexus solutions

Sustainable development

Community engagement

Stakeholder-driven, research-based policy

Professional Experience

Founding Director, AgriSolar Consulting, LLC (2021-2023)

Clean Energy Policy Specialist, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities (2021)

Research Assistant, Michigan Technological University (2019-2021)

Education/Academic Qualification

Bachelor, Environmental Sustainability and Economics, Michigan State University

Master, Environmental and Energy Policy, Michigan Technological University

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