Dr Tomas Maltby
Reader in International Politics
Research interests
- Environment
- Politics
Biography
Dr Tomas Maltby is a Reader in International Politics in the Department of Political Economy. He works primarily on issues related to climate and energy policy.
Tomas completed his BA in International Relations at Leicester University before moving to Sheffield University to undertake an MA in Research Methods in Politics and International Relations. He did his PhD at Manchester University and worked as a research associate there before starting work at King’s College London in September 2014. Tomas has also taught at the Institute of European Studies, part of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
Research
Tomas’ research focuses primarily on the development of climate and energy policy. This includes work related to agenda-setting, policy making, the drivers of and obstacles to energy transitions, climate scepticism/denial and related research on the politics of air pollution.
Teaching
- Introduction to International Politics (2nd year undergraduate)
- The International Politics of Energy (2nd year undergraduate)
- Global Power Europe (3rd year undergraduate)
PhD supervision
Tomas is happy to consider PhD applications in the following areas:
- EU climate and energy policy
- Climate denial and climate scepticism
- Energy transitions
Research
Comparative Politics Research Group
The Comparative Politics research group hosts a research agenda based on political institutions, representation and regimes.
Public Policy and Regulation Research Group
Public Policy and Regulation (PPR) is the home for theoretically and empirically grounded research which analyses policy and regulatory responses to important political, social and economic issues, and (individual-level) responses to these policies.
The European Foreign Policy Research Group
The European Foreign Policy group looks at both EU as well as state foreign policies within Europe and their interconnections.
Environment and Public Policy
The Environment and Public Policy Group
Climate & sustainability researchers at King’s
King's researchers working across climate and sustainability
King's Climate Research Hub
Studying climate change through the relationship between science, policy and culture, particularly in the developing world.
Just Transitions and power shifts: capital, labour and energy in the North Sea region
Exploring what a rapid shift in energy politics in the North Sea could mean as the UK and Norway shift away from oil and gas and towards green sources of energy
Project status: Ongoing
European Politics and Society Research Group
The European Politics and Society research group brings together scholars of all career stages to discuss ongoing work related to the changing identity, visions, capabilities, and relationships which shape contemporary Europe and Europeans.
News
New book examines challenges of energy security
A new book co-authored by a King’s academic analyses the policy preferences and approaches of central and eastern European states to managing the challenges...
Unique show brings fresh perspective to climate crisis
A unique show that blended climate science, comedy and a call to action struck a chord with an audience at King’s College London.
Winner of 2024 policy pitch competition announced
A policy which aims to cut carbon emissions and encourage a transition to clean energy through taxation was voted winner of this year’s SPE Policy Pitch...
Exchanging ideas on key climate actions needed at COP28
Students, academics, staff and visitors came together to discuss priorities for climate action ahead of this year’s COP28 meeting of world leaders.
Project to examine impact of transition to green energy in North Sea
A new research project led by academics at King’s College London will examine the effects of the potentially transformative transition from fossil fuels to...
Winners of annual Policy Pitch competition revealed
A policy designed to put the brakes on ‘fast fashion’ impressed judges at the 2023 School of Politics and Economics Policy Pitch.
Carbon pitch captures the imagination at competition
A policy aiming to reduce the cost of carbon capture and encourage more UK companies to utilise the technology was declared winner of a policy pitch...
Rise of populist politics 'has not endangered work on new climate policy' in Europe
The rise of populist parties in Europe has not endangered work on ambitious climate policy despite electoral success at the national and European levels, new...
Competition winners show their policy is more than just hot air!
Cutting carbon emissions by reusing waste heat from supermarkets in local homes was judged the best new policy idea at a competition hosted by the School of...
Why London is streets ahead in efforts to tackle air pollution
Action to tackle air pollution has been markedly more effective in London than at the national level because of a history of cross-party consensus and public...
Events
COP28: Time for actions not words
In the run up to the COP28 global climate summit, the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy is hosting a stimulating and interactive evening centred...
Please note: this event has passed.
Conflict, Crisis and the Politics of Energy (In)security
The Political Studies Association’s Environmental Politics group is hosting its annual workshop at King’s and will examine the implications of the recent...
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
How can we influence climate policy in a time of flux?
Dr Tomas Maltby discusses influencing environmental policy in times of uncertainty.
Research
Comparative Politics Research Group
The Comparative Politics research group hosts a research agenda based on political institutions, representation and regimes.
Public Policy and Regulation Research Group
Public Policy and Regulation (PPR) is the home for theoretically and empirically grounded research which analyses policy and regulatory responses to important political, social and economic issues, and (individual-level) responses to these policies.
The European Foreign Policy Research Group
The European Foreign Policy group looks at both EU as well as state foreign policies within Europe and their interconnections.
Environment and Public Policy
The Environment and Public Policy Group
Climate & sustainability researchers at King’s
King's researchers working across climate and sustainability
King's Climate Research Hub
Studying climate change through the relationship between science, policy and culture, particularly in the developing world.
Just Transitions and power shifts: capital, labour and energy in the North Sea region
Exploring what a rapid shift in energy politics in the North Sea could mean as the UK and Norway shift away from oil and gas and towards green sources of energy
Project status: Ongoing
European Politics and Society Research Group
The European Politics and Society research group brings together scholars of all career stages to discuss ongoing work related to the changing identity, visions, capabilities, and relationships which shape contemporary Europe and Europeans.
News
New book examines challenges of energy security
A new book co-authored by a King’s academic analyses the policy preferences and approaches of central and eastern European states to managing the challenges...
Unique show brings fresh perspective to climate crisis
A unique show that blended climate science, comedy and a call to action struck a chord with an audience at King’s College London.
Winner of 2024 policy pitch competition announced
A policy which aims to cut carbon emissions and encourage a transition to clean energy through taxation was voted winner of this year’s SPE Policy Pitch...
Exchanging ideas on key climate actions needed at COP28
Students, academics, staff and visitors came together to discuss priorities for climate action ahead of this year’s COP28 meeting of world leaders.
Project to examine impact of transition to green energy in North Sea
A new research project led by academics at King’s College London will examine the effects of the potentially transformative transition from fossil fuels to...
Winners of annual Policy Pitch competition revealed
A policy designed to put the brakes on ‘fast fashion’ impressed judges at the 2023 School of Politics and Economics Policy Pitch.
Carbon pitch captures the imagination at competition
A policy aiming to reduce the cost of carbon capture and encourage more UK companies to utilise the technology was declared winner of a policy pitch...
Rise of populist politics 'has not endangered work on new climate policy' in Europe
The rise of populist parties in Europe has not endangered work on ambitious climate policy despite electoral success at the national and European levels, new...
Competition winners show their policy is more than just hot air!
Cutting carbon emissions by reusing waste heat from supermarkets in local homes was judged the best new policy idea at a competition hosted by the School of...
Why London is streets ahead in efforts to tackle air pollution
Action to tackle air pollution has been markedly more effective in London than at the national level because of a history of cross-party consensus and public...
Events
COP28: Time for actions not words
In the run up to the COP28 global climate summit, the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy is hosting a stimulating and interactive evening centred...
Please note: this event has passed.
Conflict, Crisis and the Politics of Energy (In)security
The Political Studies Association’s Environmental Politics group is hosting its annual workshop at King’s and will examine the implications of the recent...
Please note: this event has passed.
Features
How can we influence climate policy in a time of flux?
Dr Tomas Maltby discusses influencing environmental policy in times of uncertainty.