Rate My Professor Sam Hampton

Dr Sam Hampton is a Research Fellow in the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath and a Senior Researcher at the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford. An interdisciplinary environmental geographer, his work centres on the governance of energy and climate change, exploring how environmental impacts connect to everyday social practices such as travel, cooking, eating and achieving comfort in the home. He joined the University of Bath in 2021 to lead the ESRC-funded ACCESS project, which investigates what is required for the diverse UK population to become more carbon capable, making low-carbon lifestyles fulfilling, desirable, affordable and accessible.

Hampton holds a Doctor of Social Science in Environmental Geography from the University of Oxford, awarded in 2018 for his thesis using practice theory to examine energy and environmental governance for small and medium-sized enterprises. His research has addressed SME decarbonisation policies, electric vehicle infrastructure, smart heat pumps and place-based net-zero pathways, including leading the Pathways to a Zero Carbon Oxfordshire project. He has received the University of Bath Recognising Excellence award in 2024, election as Fellow by Special Election at Keble College in 2025, the School of Geography Impact and Engagement Award in 2022 and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy in 2022. Key publications include “Choices for climate action: a review of the multiple roles individuals play” (2023) and “Crisis and opportunity: Transforming climate governance for SMEs” (2023). Hampton also contributes to projects on public engagement, climate leadership and just transitions for businesses.

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