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Marc Ó RiainView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainable Architecture
• Energy Efficiency
• Building Retrofit
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Marc Ó Riain is a Lecturer in Architecture at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). He holds roles such as President Emeritus of the Institute of Designers in Ireland (IDI) and Director of Design Enterprise Skillsnet. His academic background includes a PhD in Net Zero Energy Building Retrofit from University College Cork (2017) and an MSc in Architecture (2013). He is a Registered Designer in Ireland and a Fellow of the IDI. His research focuses on sustainable building design, energy efficiency, and retrofitting of historical structures, particularly precast concrete buildings from the 1960s. Notable projects include the Zero2020 retrofit initiative, which aimed to achieve net-zero energy performance in commercial buildings. He has authored numerous papers on topics like passive house design, Brutalist architecture critique, and the socio-political context of educational buildings. Awards include the IDI Grand Prix, World Interiors Awards, and multiple sustainability accolades. He has held leadership positions in design organizations and contributed to national initiatives like Irish Design 2015. His work bridges theoretical research and practical solutions, emphasizing the urgent need for low-energy building practices in the face of climate change. Key areas of expertise include net-zero energy design, building envelope retrofitting, and the historical legacy of architectural movements. His publications span academic journals, conference proceedings, and industry articles in Passive House Plus Magazine, highlighting both technical innovations and broader sustainability challenges.

• Macroeconomic Modelling
• Energy Policy Analysis
• Climate Change Mitigation
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Dr. Yeliz Simsek is a Research Fellow at the School of Engineering and the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions, specializing in decarbonisation trajectory modeling and system interactions. Previously at the University of Exeter (UK), her work focuses on macroeconomic, energy, and environmental modeling with applications to climate policy analysis, sustainable development goals, and socio-technical energy transitions. She has collaborated internationally across Turkey, Spain, Chile, and the UK, contributing to EU Horizon 2020 and UK government projects like UK-SSP. Her research addresses structural economic change, inequality in climate policy impacts, and low-carbon transition pathways. Research Interests Energy Policy Analysis Climate Change Mitigation Strategies Sustainable Development Goals Integration Structural Economic Shifts Renewable Energy Deployment Key Contributions Her publications span Energy Policy , Nature Climate Change , and Renewable Energy , analyzing policy instruments, energy system modeling, and decarbonization scenarios. Recent work includes assessments of mini-grid policies, inequality impacts of climate policies, and low-carbon transitions in Australia and Chile. Projects Modelling Comprehensive Climate Action in Australia (2024-2025) Initiative for an Open Climate Change Model for Indonesia (2023-2024) Affiliations Member of the Climate Economics and Policy Research Group and Energy Economics and Policy Team at ANU.

• Climate Policy
• Social Conflict Analysis
• Energy Transition
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Associate Professor Bec Colvin is a social scientist and academic at the Australian National University's Crawford School of Public Policy, where she leads the Resources, Environment & Development Group. Her research focuses on the social and political dimensions of climate policy and energy transition, particularly through the lens of social identity theory. She explores conflicts around renewable energy, coal, and climate policy in diverse settings, including community-level dynamics and national policy frameworks. Colvin holds two major grants: an Australian Research Council Discovery Project (2022-2025) analyzing the role of unconventional advocates (e.g., farmers, conservatives) in shaping climate policy opinions, and an Early Career Researcher Award (2023-2026) to develop community-led dialogue strategies in coal-producing regions. She teaches climate policy communication, research methods, and leads the Master of Climate Change program as Co-Convener. Her research interests span social-political conflict in environmental issues, identity-based policy engagement, energy transition challenges, and effective climate communication strategies. She serves on the editorial board of Environmental Research Letters and frequently contributes to media discussions on climate and energy topics. Colvin’s work emphasizes bridging gaps between science, policy, and communities, with a focus on equitable transitions in contested regions. Her grants and publications reflect a commitment to understanding and addressing the societal dimensions of climate action.

Sahar MirzaieView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Building Design
• Energy Efficiency Retrofit Strategies
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
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Sahar Mirzaie is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University’s Institute for Sustainable Built Environment, part of the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society. She specializes in data-driven retrofit strategies, life cycle assessment (LCA), and digital tools for decarbonizing the built environment. Her work bridges policy, industry, and academia to accelerate net-zero transitions and energy justice. She holds a PhD in Construction Management, is an ONS-accredited researcher, and holds certifications including LEED Accredited Professional and Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA). Her research focuses on three themes: data-driven retrofit design, automation of decarbonization tools, and policy integration of circular economy principles. Mirzaie has secured grants from the Edinburgh Research Partnership in Engineering (ERPE), EPSRC, and the Research Culture Enhancement Fund. She leads interdisciplinary projects like the C-DICE Networking Sprint Award for a Net Zero Digital Twin Alliance. Her industry experience includes software development at arbnco Ltd and sustainability consultancy for LEED/BREEAM certifications. Her research outputs span lifecycle performance analysis, energy efficiency platforms, and circular economy modeling. Awards include AFHEA and LEED accreditation, reflecting her academic and professional contributions to sustainable building science.

Kacarska MarijaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Electrical Engineering
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Power Systems Analysis
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Kacarska Marija is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Ss Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, Macedonia. She holds a PhD (1998), MSc (1988), and BSc (1978) in Electrical Engineering from the same institution. Her career spans over four decades, including roles as a Teaching Assistant (1978–2001) and Assistant Professor since 2001. Her research focuses on electrical engineering applications, including renewable energy systems, power systems analysis, electromagnetic compatibility, and smart grid technologies. She has contributed to studies on photovoltaic integration, battery management, and electromagnetic field effects on humans. Her work emphasizes energy storage solutions, grounding systems for renewable installations, and wireless energy management platforms. Notable projects include the PV-ESTIA initiative for building energy storage and the development of systems to monitor low-frequency magnetic fields. Her expertise also extends to computational methods for electrical impedance tomography and contingency analysis in power systems. Her publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach, bridging electrical engineering with environmental sustainability and medical applications. She has pioneered VR-based systems for visualizing electromagnetic influences on humans, particularly near high-voltage lines and in cellular telecommunications. Her contributions aim to enhance energy efficiency, grid stability, and public health through advanced engineering solutions.

Riccardo BasosiView profile

Professor

• Physical Chemistry
• Renewable Energy
• Sustainable Energy Technologies
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Riccardo Basosi is a Full Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Siena, Italy. He holds roles as MUR Delegate for the EU SET Plan and Vice President of ENEA's National Techno-Scientific Council. His expertise spans physical chemistry, sustainable energy systems, and energy policy. Research Focus: Specializes in life cycle assessment (LCA) of energy processes, renewable energy technologies, and energy efficiency. Active in photovoltaic cell development, biocatalysis mechanisms, and EPR studies on ion transport. His work intersects environmental science and sustainable urban planning. Awards: Recipient of the 2014 SCI Gold Medal and co-recipient of the World Energy Globe Award 2014. He chairs major conferences like the VIII SET Plan Conference (2014) and serves on editorial boards for journals like Highlights of Sustainability and International Journal of Solar Energy Research . Administration: Former Deputy Rector for Energy (1995–2017), advisor to Italian ministries on decarbonization, and participant in G7 energy dialogues (2015–2017). Leads initiatives on smart grid optimization and energy policy integration.

Gokul IyerView profile

Researcher

• Integrated modeling
• Technological change
• Sustainable development
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Gokul Iyer is a Researcher and Fellow at the University of Maryland's Center for Global Sustainability, with a joint appointment at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Joint Global Change Research Institute. His research focuses on energy, land, and water systems modeling to explore decarbonization strategies, technology diffusion, and sustainable development. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Policy from the University of Maryland, an M.S. in Energy Systems Engineering from IIT Bombay, and a B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology. Education : PhD (Environmental Policy, UMD), M.S. (Energy Systems Engineering, IIT Bombay), B.E. (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) Research interests include integrated assessment modeling, climate policy design, and synergies between climate and health outcomes. He contributes to the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report and serves on the editorial board of Energy and Climate Change . Recent publications emphasize climate mitigation pathways, policy impacts on emissions, and equity in energy transitions. His work highlights the role of electrification, emission trading schemes, and subnational climate actions. Awards : Contributing Author to IPCC AR6 Advising : Advises on decarbonization strategies for nations like India and Indonesia Labs/Teams : Center for Global Sustainability, Joint Global Change Research Institute

Sha YuView profile

Research Fellow

• Climate change mitigation
• Sustainable finance
• Energy and environmental policy
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Sha Yu is a Research Fellow at the University of Maryland's School of Public Policy and Center for Global Sustainability, with a concurrent role as Research Scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Joint Global Change Research Institute. She holds an MS and PhD in Energy Policy from the University of Maryland. Her research focuses on: Climate change mitigation strategies Sustainable finance mechanisms Energy and environmental policy design Integrated assessment modeling (notably GCAM-China) Sectoral decarbonization pathways (buildings/industry) Smart cities and climate governance Her publications emphasize climate policy in China and the U.S., with recurring themes in decarbonization modeling, renewable investment, industrial transitions, and air quality co-benefits. Research employs integrated assessment frameworks to analyze subnational and cross-border policy impacts. She leads collaborative initiatives under U.S.-China and U.S.-India climate partnerships, working with governments and businesses to advance clean energy policies across Asia. Current projects include net-zero building retrofits and industrial decarbonization pathways.

• Sustainable Tourism
• Economic Policy
• Tourism Management
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Judit Zoltan is an Assistant Professor (fixed-term) in the Department of Economics at the University of Bologna. Her academic discipline focuses on Economic Policy (ECON-02/A). She teaches courses such as 'Green Transition for Sustainable Destinations,' 'Principles of Management,' and 'Tourist Behavior,' emphasizing sustainability and policy applications. Her research interests center on sustainable tourism development, urban requalification effects on tourism, and traveler behavior analysis. Recent work explores air traveler preferences for weight-based pricing, intermodal transport in peripheral urban areas, and green transitions in coastal destinations. She has contributed to understanding spatial behavior of tourists through destination card consumption and policy frameworks for net-zero cities. Dr. Zoltan holds office hours every Thursday at 3 PM. Her publications span environmental economics, transportation studies, and hospitality management, with a focus on bridging policy and practical tourism challenges.

Godawatte Arachchige Gimhan Rathnagee GodawatteView profile

Assistant Professor

• Systems Thinking
• Megaprojects
• Net-Zero Carbon
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Godawatte Arachchige Gimhan Rathnagee Godawatte is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University's School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society. He holds a PhD in Construction Management and teaches courses in quantity surveying and project management. His research focuses on systems thinking, megaprojects, and net-zero carbon delivery, addressing challenges in cost control and sustainable development. BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management (2012), Liverpool John Moores University MSc Construction Project Management (2013), Liverpool John Moores University MSc Quantity Surveying (2015), Glasgow Caledonian University PhD Construction Management (2020), Heriot-Watt University PGCert in Teaching and Learning (2023), Heriot-Watt University Research interests include system dynamics, AI applications in construction, and net-zero policy challenges for project professionals. He leads the APM-funded project 'Net-zero carbon and the project manager' (£5K) and supervises multiple PhD students exploring topics like cost optimization in oil and gas megaprojects. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as 'Cost Control Principles' and 'Measurement and Cost Evaluation,' along with academic mentoring. He also engages in outreach via the LEAPS Global Impact Challenge to promote higher education access. Affiliated with the Gamification and Systems Thinking Lab at the University of Edinburgh's Business School, his work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly sustainable cities and climate action.

Eduardo Navarro BringasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Development
• Built Environment
• Carbon Emissions Reduction
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Eduardo Navarro Bringas is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University's School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, affiliated with the Institute for Sustainable Building Design. His research focuses on sustainable development, carbon emissions reduction, and project management challenges in construction. He is actively involved in advancing net-zero strategies and digital twin technologies in the built environment. He accepts PhD students and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable communities. Research interests include leveraging digital twins for occupancy-centric design, analyzing net-zero transitions in major projects, and applying sociotechnical systems approaches to learning spaces and campus developments. His work bridges environmental science, engineering, and project management to address global sustainability challenges. Recent articles highlight thematic analysis of net-zero project management, digital twin applications in smart buildings, and scientometric reviews of carbon emission reduction efforts. His contributions emphasize practical solutions for decarbonizing infrastructure and enhancing building performance through innovation.

Tarek RanaView profile

Associate Professor

• Management Accounting
• Sustainability Accounting
• Business Analytics
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Dr. Tarek Rana is an Associate Professor of Accounting at RMIT University's School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain. He holds a PhD from UNSW Australia, MBA from the University of Saskatchewan, and B.Com/M.Com degrees from the University of Dhaka. With over 10 years of teaching experience, he developed RMIT's Accounting Data Analytics and Visualization course. His research focuses on ESG accounting, sustainability practices, and the intersection of technology with management accounting. He has been awarded research excellence by his university's Dean and College. Professional Experience: Former senior manager/partner in Australian accounting firms, with expertise in taxation, auditing, and risk management. Served on executive committees for CPA Australia, CIMA Victoria Branch (2019-2022), and other professional bodies. Research Interests: Sustainability accounting, ESG integration, public sector management, business analytics, and machine learning applications in accounting. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals like climate action, responsible consumption, and clean energy. Collaborations: Editing special issues in top journals, co-authoring over 100 publications including books on ESG and carbon accounting. Currently serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Accounting and Organizational Change .

Ruby Christine MathewView profile

Lecturer

• Gender and Organizational Studies
• Sustainability and Business Strategy
• Higher Education Organizational Culture
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Dr. Ruby Christine Mathew is a Lecturer and Lead of the MSc Human Resource Management Programme at York Business School, York St John University. She holds a Doctorate in Management from the University of York (2022) and is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (HEA). Her research focuses on gender equality frameworks in academia, organizational culture in higher education, and business sustainability strategies. She has conducted impactful studies on Athena Swan accreditation’s influence on gendered academic environments and contributed to regional net-zero carbon initiatives in North Yorkshire. Dr. Mathew teaches modules such as Global Business Strategy and Sustainable Business Practices, and supervises research students in business and management. Her work bridges gender studies and organizational behavior, with recent presentations at the University Forum for Human Resource Development and the National College of Ireland. She is a member of York Business School’s PiES research group, examining employment dynamics. Notable publications include analyses of post-pandemic higher education organizational culture and barriers to net-zero transitions in UK businesses.

• Climate Engineering
• Geoengineering
• Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
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Helene Muri is a Senior Researcher at the Industrial Ecology Programme (IndEcol) at NTNU’s Department of Energy and Process Engineering. She specializes in climate intervention strategies, including carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and solar radiation modification (SRM). Her work focuses on aviation and shipping emissions mitigation, global climate modeling, and ethical frameworks for geoengineering research. Muri holds a D.Phil. in Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Planetary Physics from the University of Oxford (2009) and a B.Sc. in Meteorology from the University of Reading (2003). Key professional roles include contributing to the IPCC AR6 reports, leading the European Marine Board’s marine CDR working group, and advising on national climate policies. Her research integrates climate science with socio-economic scenarios, emphasizing real-world feasibility of climate solutions. Projects include RESCUE (marine CDR), NorSink (carbon storage), and the MariTEAM shipping emissions model. Research interests span geoengineering risks/benefits, alternative aviation fuels, and climate justice. She has published extensively on topics like Arctic climate feedbacks, marine cloud brightening, and stratospheric aerosol injection impacts. Her team includes PhD students (Esfandiari, Ribbers, Indo) and postdocs (Sathyanadh, Chylik) working on CDR portfolios and aviation/shipping decarbonization. Notable recognitions include membership in the National Academy of Sciences’ marine CDR committee and leadership in the Geoengineering Model Intercomparison Project (GeoMIP). Her work bridges technical climate science with policy implementation, emphasizing equitable pathways to net-zero emissions.

• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Construction
• Material Reuse
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Jolanda Tetteroo is a Researcher at the Centre of Applied Research Technology within the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences , focusing on Climate Resilient City and City Net Zero initiatives. She works in the Spatial Urban Transformation department, advancing circular economy principles in urban construction through innovative glass reuse methodologies.