Gerdien de Vries

Dr. Gerdien de Vries is Associate Professor of Climate Psychology at Delft University of Technology. Her research examines human responses to climate change and participation in the energy transition, with a focus on how psychological insights can inform effective policy and sustainable technologies.

Dr. de Vries investigates the behaviour of all stakeholders involved in socio-technical transitions. Recognising that individuals across all roles and sectors encounter psychological barriers and motivations, her work takes a systemic and multi-actor perspective on behavioural change.

Dr. de Vries is particularly renowned for her research on the "hassle factor", an often-overlooked yet significant obstacle to sustainable behaviour.