Dr Natalie Ralph is a Research Fellow in Energy Geopolitics at the University of Warwick. Her current research addresses critical energy geopolitics, critical minerals diplomacy, energy security and net-zero transformations, and energy demand reduction. She has a background in the ethics, sustainability and global governance of low-carbon/renewable energy technologies, having worked closely with technology and materials scientists; as well as energy and mining industries in high-risk areas. Natalie previously held policy and project roles in Australian state governments, and to a lesser extent, consulting, NGOs, and in eco-communities, providing her with a rich understanding of different sectors.