Usman Siddiqi

Dr. M. Usman A. Siddiqi is a research associate at Department of Psychology, University of Bath. He is part of Ocean REFuel team at University of Bath and Cardiff University, and his work involves understanding of public perceptions and attitudes towards the use of hydrogen- and ammonia–containing systems as potential future energy storage and fuels in industrial and domestic applications as key elements for the transition to renewable energies.

Dr. Siddiqi holds a PhD in public policy from Oregon State University, USA. His previous research explores the human dimensions of energy and environmental issues and their intersection with extreme weather events. His earlier work investigates how socio-psychological factors are associated with public preferences for energy, food, and water resource management policies in the American West, while another research stream explores the impacts of extreme weather events on disaster preparedness, community helping behaviors, and support for mitigation and adaptation policies. He has extensive university teaching experience in the United States and Pakistan, along with vast managerial and administrative experience in academic settings.