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Alejandro Moreno-RangelView profile

Lecturer

• Net-Zero Buildings
• Indoor Air Quality
• Thermal Comfort
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Dr Alejandro Moreno-Rangel is a Lecturer in Building Performance Evaluation and Net-Zero Design at the University of Strathclyde. He holds a PhD in Architecture from the Glasgow School of Art (2015–2019). His research focuses on net-zero buildings, Passivhaus design, and the interplay between building performance, health, and urban environments. He is a certified Passivhaus Designer and actively contributes to sustainable development goals. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Glasgow School of Art (2015–2019) Key Research Interests: Indoor air quality and thermal comfort Low-cost sensor technologies Health impacts of building design on respiratory illnesses (e.g., asthma) Deep energy retrofit strategies Projects: Electric Wallpaper Evaluation via Cyber-Physical Systems for Clean Heating (Principal Investigator) FuturHist: Historic Building Retrofit for Clean Energy Transition (Co-Investigator) Affiliations: Committee Member, UKIEG Committee (2021–present) Member, AHRC Peer Review College (2021–2024) Former Director & Treasurer, Scottish Ecological Design Association (2017–2020) Labs/Teams: He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like the GEMINOA Impact Workshop and leads outreach initiatives such as Indoor Air Quality engagement events with children.

• Energy Systems
• Sustainable Building Technologies
• Urban Energy Modelling
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Salvador Acha is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. He specializes in energy and sustainability research within the built environment, with a focus on advising commercial organizations like Sainsbury's supermarkets on Net Zero Strategy implementation. His work involves modeling technology performance in buildings and urban areas to provide practical, cost-effective recommendations for maximizing sustainability impact. His research interests center on energy systems optimization, urban decarbonization, and sustainable infrastructure. Acha develops digital toolkits for built environment analysis, focusing on photovoltaic systems, battery storage, rainwater harvesting, and commercial building energy management. His approach emphasizes translating technical expertise into actionable business strategies while maintaining cost-effectiveness and scalability across diverse urban contexts. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong focus on commercial building decarbonization (73% of articles), urban energy system integration (60%), and optimization methodologies (100%). Key thematic clusters include photovoltaic-battery systems (27%), rainwater/flood management (20%), and heavy goods vehicle electrification (13%), demonstrating his commitment to practical, data-driven sustainability solutions for real-world infrastructure challenges. Key Scientific Recognition: Imperial President’s Medal for Excellence in External Collaboration and Partnerships (2022) for impactful work with Sainsbury's Acha actively supports young engineers through teaching and supervision at Imperial, emphasizing confidence-building and professional development. His research is characterized by strong industry partnerships, particularly with Sainsbury's, where he translates academic expertise into operational sustainability strategies. Current projects focus on digitalization of engineering services and developing toolkits for energy transition in built environments, supported by Imperial's Sustainability Strategy framework. He contributes to interdisciplinary collaboration through Imperial's Sustainability Strategy initiatives, working with diverse teams to address the College's environmental impact. His role bridges academic research and commercial implementation, ensuring solutions are both technically robust and operationally viable for large-scale adoption in the retail and urban infrastructure sectors.

Helen ZhengView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Spatial Inequalities
• Urban Planning
• Sustainability
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Helen Zheng is a Senior Lecturer in Spatial Planning at the University of Manchester's School of Environment, Education, and Development. She holds key roles as Co-Associate Director of Research Ethics and Co-Chair of the Ethics Committee. Her research focuses on spatial inequalities, urban sustainability, and spatial planning policies, employing mixed methodologies including geospatial analytics and machine learning. Education: PhD in Urban Renewal from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2017) and BSc in Urban and Rural Planning from Nanjing University (2012). She has led projects funded by the ESRC, Leverhulme Trust, and others. Research interests span spatial health inequalities, mobility patterns, and decision-support frameworks for urban planning. Her recent work emphasizes sustainable transport, disadvantaged group equity in EV adoption, and HSR station development strategies. She contributes to UN SDGs 3 (Good Health), 9 (Industry/Innovation), 11 (Sustainable Cities), and 13 (Climate Action). Teaching includes courses on policy-making, data analytics for planning, and dissertation supervision. She co-leads the Spatial Policy and Analysis Laboratory and collaborates on projects like the Manchester-Melbourne-Toronto Joint Research Fund on spatial obesity inequality. Key Awards: Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2015-2017) Grants: £2.2M+ across 8 projects including 'SCI:RE: Unmasking Social Care Inequalities' (2025-2027) Labs: Spatial Policy and Analysis Laboratory and Research Group

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Digital Technology Adoption
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Dr Jeni Giambona is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at Imperial College London's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, part of the Faculty of Engineering. She serves as CEE Head of Stakeholder Engagement and is Imperial's main representative to the Major Projects Association of the UK. With a Doctorate from the University of Reading, her career spans 15 years in UK higher education, focusing on research strategy, infrastructure management in the digital age, and stakeholder engagement. Her research interests include the relationship between trust and digital technology adoption, identity building through narratives, and systems approaches to regional water planning. She co-directs the DfMA and IDD Leadership Development programme for BCA Singapore and contributes to the NSF-funded Infrastructure Architecture Framework. She also participates in the UK CO2nstructZero working group on net-zero funding. Jeni has managed multi-million-pound research initiatives, including the £6.23m EPSRC Innovative Construction Research Centre and a £10m programme at Oxford's Centre for Corporate Reputation. She coordinates with external funders, industry leaders, and policymakers to advance research impact and infrastructure innovation.

• Energy Systems Modelling
• Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels
• Methane Emissions Mitigation
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Adam Hawkes is a Professor of Energy Systems at Imperial College London's Department of Chemical Engineering, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition . His research focuses on quantitative assessment of energy transitions, hydrogen integration, methane emissions mitigation, heat sector decarbonisation, and smart grid systems. Key affiliations include the Centre for Process Systems Engineering, Energy Futures Lab, and the Grantham Institute. His work bridges engineering fundamentals with policy analysis, addressing technical, economic, and environmental aspects of energy systems. Notable contributions include lifecycle assessments of decarbonised industries and geospatial models for renewable energy planning in developing nations. He has authored over 200 scientific publications and advises on policy frameworks for equitable climate finance and energy resilience. Recent publications highlight advancements in hydrogen trade economics, methane leakage impacts, and stochastic optimisation for distributed energy resources. His interdisciplinary approach integrates agent-based modelling with geospatial-AI datasets to capture human and infrastructure dimensions in energy transitions. Grants and collaborations involve global energy system modelling initiatives, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. Current projects explore solidarity measures for EU gas storage resilience, optimal capacity planning in Kenya's power sector, and pathways for fossil fuel-dependent economies in a carbon-constrained world. Laboratory and team activities include the MUSE-RASA integrated assessment framework, which combines global datasets with agent-based simulations to address long-term energy planning challenges in low-income regions.

• Bioeconomy
• Sustainability
• Engineering Biology
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Claire Holland is a Research Associate at the IMP Innovation, Strategy and Sustainability department of The University of Manchester. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the same institution. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable innovation and environmental stewardship. External roles include Research Fellow at the University of Reading (2019), HEO EU Exit role at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (2018-2019), and Research Associate at the University of Copenhagen (2016-2018). She is affiliated with the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research. Her research focuses on bioeconomy development, sustainability assessment tools for emerging technologies, and innovation governance. Key areas include AI-driven engineering biology, environmental impact assessment frameworks, and public engagement in biotechnology. She has published extensively on biofoundries, biobased technologies, and responsible innovation methodologies. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with recent studies exploring digitalization's role in sustainable innovation and the integration of translation frameworks in bioeconomy initiatives. No scientific awards are listed. Advising and grants sections remain unspecified due to lack of explicit mentions. Her research activities are centered at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, focusing on policy-relevant innovation studies.

Andrew WelfleView profile

Research Fellow

• Net Zero
• Sustainability
• Bioenergy
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Dr Andrew Welfle is a Senior Research Fellow at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research within the Department of Engineering for Sustainability at The University of Manchester. His roles include Challenge Lead for Net Zero in the Sustainable Futures Network and Topic Representative for the UK Supergen Bioenergy Hub. He holds Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and is a member of the Energy Institute. Andrew's research focuses on sustainability, climate change, and bioenergy systems. Key areas include biomass supply chains, BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage), land-use analyses, and renewable energy integration. He has contributed to over 50 research outputs, including policy briefings and sustainability assessments, and collaborates with NGOs, industry, and governmental bodies to advance sustainable bioenergy sectors. His educational background includes a PhD in Biomass Resource Analyses from The University of Manchester (2015), an MSc in Energy & Sustainable Building Design (2010), and a BA in Geography (2005). He teaches courses on renewable energy systems, zero-carbon infrastructure, and energy systems analysis. Andrew has received accolades including the University of Manchester Distinguished Achievement Medal (2014) and the Making a Difference Award (2023) for his work on environmental impact and carbon capture. He actively engages in policy consultations, editorial roles, and public discourse on climate change mitigation strategies. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, bridging national energy targets with field-scale decision-making, and advancing sustainable development aligned with UN SDGs. Key projects include modeling biomass resource availability and evaluating low-carbon solutions for sectors like shipping and glass manufacturing.

Graham WinchView profile

Professor

• Project Organizing
• Infrastructure Development
• Uncertainty Management
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Graham Winch is Professor of Project Management at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. With a PhD from Warwick University and prior positions at UMIST and University College London, Winch researches project organization with particular focus on infrastructure development and owner capabilities. His work examines how major projects navigate uncertainty and complexity through effective governance. Current research investigates housing retrofit programs for environmental performance and owner roles in sustainability transitions. Winch serves on the Peer Review College of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and advises governments on construction innovation policy. His teaching centers on leadership in complex projects through the Global MBA and executive programs. Awards include the Global Research Achievement Award (2024) and Best Paper from ANZAM (2017).

Leehi YonaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Law
• Climate Change Law
• Greenhouse Gas Accounting
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Leehi Yona is an Assistant Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, specializing in environmental and climate change law. Her research focuses on legal frameworks for greenhouse gas accounting, climate justice, and regulatory strategies for transformative environmental governance. She holds a position at Cornell University, contributing to interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of law, science, and policy. Her work emphasizes accountability mechanisms, equity in climate policy, and the development of robust regulatory systems. While specific educational details are not explicitly provided in the text, her CV indicates expertise in environmental law and climate governance. Her research trends highlight a focus on closing emissions accounting gaps, youth participation in climate negotiations, and the integration of scientific evidence into policy. She has published extensively on topics like urban carbon analytics, soil carbon dynamics, and the role of universities in climate activism. Despite no listed awards, her work reflects engagement with both academic and advocacy communities. Advising and grants details are not explicitly mentioned, though her research implies collaborative projects with scientists and policymakers. She is affiliated with Cornell Law School’s academic programs and likely contributes to related university initiatives.

Mark LawrenceView profile

Professor

• Climate Change
• Climate Geoengineering
• Air Pollution
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Prof. Mark Lawrence is the Scientific Director at the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) at GFZ in Potsdam. He is an atmospheric scientist with expertise in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to Anthropocene challenges, including climate change, geoengineering, and governance of vulnerable regions. He holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Tech and has held roles at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, University of Mainz, and IASS. With over 180 publications and an h-index of 75, he leads international projects and serves on key sustainability councils. His research focuses on air pollution, climate policy, and sustainable development. Education: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from Georgia Institute of Technology (1996). Research Interests: Climate geoengineering, air pollution, sustainability governance, transdisciplinary methods, and the intersection of spirituality and planetary health. Notable Projects: Co-chair of the Science Platform Sustainability 2030, leader of the SusKat project in Nepal, and contributor to global climate negotiations research. His work emphasizes inclusive dialogue spaces at COP events and policy advice for net-zero strategies. Awards: Honorary Professor at the University of Potsdam (2014). Grants & Advisory Roles: Member of the German Sustainability Council and steering committees for sustainability networks. Led international initiatives like the Geoengineering Model Intercomparison Project (GeoMIP). Labs/Teams: Heads RIFS and directs transformative research groups focusing on climate governance, urban air quality, and Arctic research.

• Humanitarian Engineering
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Dr Aaron Opdyke is a Senior Lecturer in Humanitarian Engineering at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Sydney. He specializes in infrastructure and social systems at the intersection of humanitarian response, disaster risk reduction, and climate change adaptation. His work emphasizes equitable development, particularly in marginalized communities lacking access to basic services. Opdyke holds a PhD (2017) and Master of Science (2015) in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Bachelor of Science Honors (2013) in Civil Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He has taught courses like CIVL5320 (Engineering for Sustainable Development) and CIVL5330 (Global Engineering Fieldwork). Research interests include post-disaster housing recovery, multi-hazard risk assessments integrating local knowledge, and systemic drivers of disaster displacement. He leads projects such as the 'Risk Index for Climate Displacement' (International Organization for Migration), 'Promises and Perils of Climate Buffer Infrastructures' (Sydney Environment Institute), and 'Advancing Local Flood Decision-Making' (Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research). His 2024 publications focus on humanitarian housing impact analysis, flood modeling in Indonesia, and serious games for climate adaptation. 2023 work includes typhoon mortality studies and fragility function derivation in the Philippines. He has received the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Research and Teaching (2022), Supervisor of the Year (SUPRA 2022), and the New Face of Civil Engineering (ASCE 2021). His grants include funding from the Sydney Environment Institute, Southeast Asia Centre, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Advises three current students: Anni Burkhardt (climate adaptation in coastal projects), Grace Muir (disaster risk creation processes), and Angga Sabarulman (earthquake-resistant housing in Indonesia). Collaborates with the Humanitarian Frontiers Lab and is a member of the Sydney Environment Institute, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, and the Net Zero Institute.

• Climate Change Mitigation
• Energy Transition
• Sustainability
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Dr Lee White is a Horizon Fellow and Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney's School of Social and Political Sciences. Her research focuses on energy transition governance, climate change mitigation, and equity in energy systems. She holds affiliations with the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies, Sydney Environment Institute, and Net Zero Institute. Her work employs mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) to analyze energy policy impacts, with a focus on marginalized communities. Key research areas include energy justice, wellbeing measurement, and regulatory disparities in remote regions. Dr White has collaborated with government, industry, and community partners on projects funded by Australian organizations. Current projects include developing a holistic wellbeing-based measure for energy poverty and studying low-income renters' energy transition impacts. She supervises joint PhD programs with international partners and has advised student Anni TAITTO on UK-Australia energy equity research. Her publications emphasize policy design for sustainable transitions, energy insecurity mitigation, and climate health co-benefits. Grants include the Sydney Horizon Fellowship and a 2024 project on energy poverty measurement funded by DVC Research. Dr White's lab collaborations and interdisciplinary approach address systemic inequities in energy systems, advocating for socially just climate policies.

Rachel DunkView profile

Professor

• Climate Change Mitigation
• Carbon Literacy Education
• Blue Carbon Ecosystems
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Professor Rachel Dunk is the University Lead for Carbon Literacy at Manchester Metropolitan University, director of CL@McrMet initiatives, and a leader in climate education and blue carbon research. She collaborates with the Carbon Literacy Project and serves as a Climate Ambassadors representative funded by the UK Department for Education. Education : MChem (First Class Honours), Chemistry, University of Southampton (1994-1998) MSc Oceanography (NERC Studentship; John Raymont Prize), School of Ocean & Earth Science, University of Southampton (1998-2000) PhD Marine Geochemistry (NERC Studentship), University of Southampton (2000-2004) Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP; Distinction), Manchester Metropolitan University (2014) Research Interests span climate education frameworks, carbon sequestration in coastal saltmarshes, and sustainability training for higher education. Her blue carbon research quantifies greenhouse gas storage in UK wetlands, while the STRATEGIES project integrates Carbon Literacy into EU/UK game development programs. Scientific Awards : 2023 Individual Carbon Literacy Catalyst Award 2022 Flood and Coastal Excellence Net Zero Award 2022 Jacobs Beyond Excellence and Sustainable Solution of the Year Awards 2022 Honorary Fellow (EAUC) Projects include the CL@McrMet Carbon Literacy Community of Practice, Climate Ambassadors North West Regional Hub, and collaborations with Jacobs and Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust on blue carbon.

Lucy McMahonView profile

Research Fellow

• Coastal wetland ecology
• Restoration ecology
• Nature-based solutions
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Lucy McMahon is a Third Century Research Fellow in Coastal Ecology at Manchester Metropolitan University's Department of Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on coastal wetlands (saltmarshes and seagrass habitats) with an emphasis on marine management, conservation, and restoration. She employs transdisciplinary approaches, collaborating with social scientists and local communities to assess restoration success through multi-dimensional tools combining natural and social science insights. Education: PhD in Marine Environmental Science from the University of York (2023). Professional memberships include the UK Blue Carbon Forum, Estuarine and Coastal Sciences Association, and Higher Education Academy. Research Interests: Coastal wetland ecology, restoration ecology, nature-based solutions, blue carbon dynamics, ecosystem services, and marine social science focusing on stakeholder perceptions. Current projects examine saltmarsh carbon accumulation rates and their relationship with sea-level rise. She works as a marine consultant delivering projects across the marine sector and actively promotes science communication through outreach events, media collaborations, and university workshops. Committed to widening participation in marine education, she engages with Women in STEM initiatives. Labs/Teams: Part of the Coastal Ecosystems Research Group at MMU and collaborates with organizations like Yorkshire Wildlife Trust on seagrass restoration initiatives.

Marko ReimerView profile

Professor

• Management Accounting
• Strategic Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Professor Marko Reimer is a faculty member at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, serving as Director of the Institute of Management Accounting and Control and Professor of Management Accounting and Control. His research focuses on ESG strategies, leadership dynamics, digital transformation, and family firm management. He integrates sustainability into teaching, including courses like “Management Control” and simulations like the Harvard “Sustainability Management Simulation: Net Zero.” Key research areas include top management influence on CSR strategies, functional experience complementarities in leadership, and ambidexterity in family firms. His work addresses challenges such as balancing ESG compliance with value creation and bridging financial/non-financial perspectives in corporate steering. Notable collaborations include a study on CEO-TMT CSR strategy influences with M. Heyden and S. Van Doorn. Teaching contributions emphasize practical sustainability tools, such as non-financial KPIs and ESG incentive systems. He uses real-world cases like DHL Group to illustrate sustainable business practices. His publications span topics from AI-driven problem-solving to CFO role evolution, reflecting a blend of strategic control systems and leadership analysis. Active in academic communities, he contributes to centers like the Center for Controlling and Management. No explicit awards are listed, but his extensive research and teaching portfolio highlight academic and professional impact.