Policy Analyst, Energy Innovation Policy and Technology
Nik is a Policy Analyst at Energy Innovation Policy and Technology. Previously he was a Quantitative User Experience Researcher at Meta, a research associate at the Precourt Energy Efficiency Center, and a lecturer in Stanford's E-IPER program. In his research, Nik uses a combination of neuroimaging, behavioral experiments, and econometric surveys to understand why we make the environmental choices we do. Presently, his work focuses on how we value the environment, what motivates environmental philanthropy, and consumer decision-making involving energy efficiency and eco-labeling. Nik is a past fellow at the Stanford Center for Ethics in Society, the Haas Center for Public Service, and the Center for Philanthropy and Civil Society. He earned a PhD in Environment and Resources and a B.S. in Biology from Stanford University.