Her research is aimed at uncovering the environmental and economic trade-offs related to energy decisions and more typically those trade-offs related to the life cycle of energy technologies.  Her research is at the intersection of science, technology, and policy, so her publications focus on not only life cycle assessment but also more broadly on technology assessment, energy policy, and innovation. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins SAIS, Dr. Jordaan was an Assistant Professor of Energy Policy and Politics at the University of Calgary.