Alexandra Middleton

Dr. Alexandra Middleton stands at the forefront of just hydrogen transition research as a Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholar and Postdoctoral Fellow at Oulu Business School. Her work examines how hydrogen development shapes Arctic communities, with particular focus on indigenous rights and local value creation. At MIT's Murray Lab for Deep Tech & Geopolitics, she bridges technical innovation with social impact, analyzing how hydrogen infrastructure can benefit rather than burden northern regions.

As Finland's Citizen Science Ambassador, she translates complex energy transitions into actionable insights for communities and policymakers. Her leadership in the Business Index North project provides crucial data on Arctic economic development, while her research directly influences how hydrogen projects are evaluated and implemented across the circumpolar north.

Her work addresses the critical question: How can hydrogen development serve as a catalyst for just economic transformation in Arctic communities? Through rigorous analysis and stakeholder engagement, she develops frameworks ensuring hydrogen initiatives deliver tangible benefits to local populations while supporting global sustainability goals.