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• Artificial Intelligence
• Deep Learning
• Computer Vision
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Lior Wolf is a Professor at the School of Computer Science, Tel Aviv University. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at MIT's Center for Biological and Computational Learning (CBCL) under Prof. Tomaso Poggio and earned his PhD from Hebrew University of Jerusalem with Prof. Amnon Shashua. His educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Postdoctoral Research, MIT CBCL Prof. Wolf's research centers on artificial intelligence with seminal contributions to deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. His work bridges theoretical foundations (e.g., attention mechanisms, transformer analysis) with practical applications in medical imaging, speech processing, and sign language technology. He pioneered methods for neural network interpretability, efficient sequence modeling, and multimodal fusion. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in large language model optimization (neuron pruning, attention analysis), efficient video generation, and cross-modal learning. His work increasingly integrates medical applications (fMRI/EEG analysis) while maintaining theoretical rigor in model architecture design. His scientific achievements include: Best paper award at EMNLP 2024 for 'Backward Lens: Projecting Language Model Gradients into the Vocabulary Space' Best paper award at SCIA 2023 for 'Gradient Adjusting Networks for Domain Inversion' Best paper award at FG 2021 for 'Generating Master Faces for Dictionary Attacks' Prof. Wolf mentors graduate students in the School of Computer Science and leads research at the ICRC building laboratory. His team collaborates with 'the friends of TAU' on projects spanning biometric security, medical imaging, and generative AI. Current work focuses on efficient transformers, neural network interpretability, and multimodal medical diagnostics.

Nils FleischhackerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cryptography
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Zero-Knowledge Proofs
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Nils Fleischhacker is an Assistant Professor for Cryptography at Ruhr University Bochum, where he leads the Theoretical Cryptography group within the Faculty of Computer Science. His research focuses on foundational aspects of cryptography with particular emphasis on zero-knowledge proofs, digital signatures, and secure computation. Prior to joining Ruhr University, he held postdoctoral positions at Johns Hopkins University and Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Fleischhacker received his PhD in Computer Science from Saarland University in February 2017, advised by Dominique Schröder. During his doctoral studies, he was a research intern at Microsoft Research with Chris Brzuska and a research visitor at the University of Maryland, College Park with Jonathan Katz and Dana Dachman-Soled. His research spans theoretical cryptography with significant contributions to zero-knowledge proofs, multi-signature schemes, property-preserving hash functions, and security proofs for cryptographic primitives. Fleischhacker's work often addresses fundamental questions about the limits and possibilities of cryptographic constructions, with particular attention to black-box separations and lower bounds. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on lattice-based cryptography and post-quantum secure protocols. Fleischhacker's publications over the past five years reveal a consistent research trajectory focused on improving the efficiency and security of cryptographic primitives, with particular emphasis on signature schemes, zero-knowledge protocols, and secure computation frameworks. His work frequently appears in top-tier cryptography venues including CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT, and CCS. Dr. Fleischhacker actively mentors PhD students, with numerous successful graduations spanning from 2010 to 2024. His former PhD students include Önder Askin (2024), Floyd Zweydinger (2023), and Lars Schlieper (2022), among others. His research is supported through various academic channels and collaborations. He is affiliated with several prominent research organizations including the Horst Görtz Institute (HGI) for Information Security, the DFG Excellence Cluster CASA, the EU Marie Curie Network QSI, and the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR). These affiliations provide a strong institutional framework for his theoretical cryptography research.

Samir DaniView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Risk and Resilience in Supply Chains
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Samir Dani is a Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Keele University’s Keele Business School. He holds Chartered Manager status and is a Fellow of multiple professional bodies, including the Higher Education Academy and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Prior to academia, he worked in India’s automotive industry. His research focuses on supply chain resilience, sustainability, food logistics, and Industry 4.0 technologies like AI and Blockchain. Affiliations: Keele University (current), University of Huddersfield (2014–2019), Loughborough University (2005–2008) Leadership: Former Head of Logistics, Marketing, Hospitality, and Analytics Department at University of Huddersfield Industry Engagement: £5M Leeds City Region LEP Supply Chain Program, UK-India trade advisory roles Research Interests: Supply chain risk and resilience Food supply chain sustainability AI, IoT, and Blockchain applications Industry 4.0 transformations Recent Article Trends: Focus on climate action impacts, blockchain trust mechanisms, and SME net-zero strategies. His work bridges academic theory with industry challenges, emphasizing technology adoption and sustainability. Awards: Prix des Associations (2015), UK Top 100 Logistics Professional (2017/18) Grants: £800K+ from EPSRC, IMCRC, and KTP Advisory Roles: Editorial Board member of Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Academic Review Board member of International Journal of Operations and Production Management.

Bri-Mathias HodgeView profile

Associate Professor

• Renewables integration
• Net-zero energy systems
• Wind and solar power forecasting
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Bri-Mathias Hodge is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering, while also serving as Chief Scientist at NREL's Grid Planning and Analysis Center and Associate Director of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute. His career spans academic and industry roles in power systems analysis and renewables integration. Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon, Åbo Akademi, and Purdue respectively His research focuses on Renewables integration , Net-zero energy systems , and Wind and solar power forecasting . Recent publications explore energy storage dispatch modeling, electric vehicle wireless charging impacts, and AI-driven grid foundation models. His 299+ research outputs (2011-2025) emphasize Renewable energy grid integration Power system forecasting AI applications in energy systems EV infrastructure impacts Carbon capture technologies Scientific recognition includes Fulbright Fellowship (2016) Five IEEE Power and Energy Society Best Paper Awards (2015-2018) Active in professional networks as Member of IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy Member of multiple IEEE working groups Contributor to Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy

• Digital Strategy
• Innovation Management
• Open Innovation
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Christopher L. Tucci is a Professor of Digital Strategy & Innovation at Imperial College London's Business School and currently serves as Interim Vice Dean of Education. He is also the Founding Dean of NEOM's College of Business & Innovation in Saudi Arabia. Previously, he held the Chair in Corporate Strategy & Innovation at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he served as Dean of the College of Management from 2013 to 2018. His academic qualifications include a PhD in Management from MIT and multiple degrees from Stanford University: an AB in Music, BS in Mathematical Sciences, and MS in Computer Science and Computer Science. His research focuses on digital strategy, innovation management, open innovation, and business model innovation, with particular emphasis on how firms transition to new technologies and organizational forms. He has pioneered work on crowdsourcing, inter-networking, and AI-driven innovation. His award-winning article 'Crowdsourcing as a Solution to Distant Search' (co-authored with Allan Afuah) has received multiple accolades, including the AMR Decade Award in 2022. Professor Tucci teaches courses such as AI Ventures, Co-Creation in AI & Robotics, and Design Thinking. He actively contributes to academic leadership roles, including serving on the Academy of Management's Board of Governors and leading initiatives like Imperial's I-X (Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation hub). His work integrates technology, strategy, and organizational dynamics to address modern business challenges. Educations: PhD in Management, MIT (1992–1997) SM in Technology & Policy/EECS, MIT (1989–1991) BS in Mathematical Sciences, Stanford (1978–1982) AB in Music, Stanford (1979–1983) MS in Computer Science, Stanford (1982–1984) Labs/Teams: Co-Director of Imperial's I-X initiative, focusing on AI, data science, and digital innovation.

Mehrdad EhsaniView profile

Professor

• Power Electronics
• Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
• Energy Storage Systems
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Mehrdad Ehsani is a Robert M. Kennedy Endowed Professor of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University, leading the Power Electronics and Motor Drives Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has over four decades of expertise in power electronics, electric/hybrid vehicles, and energy systems. His research focuses on sustainable energy, advanced power conversion, and vehicle electrification. Educational Background: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison (1981) M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (1974) B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (1973) Research Interests: Sustainable power systems, electric/hybrid vehicles, energy storage, power electronics, and aerospace power systems. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as transmotor technology for energy efficiency and grid-interactive buildings. Awards & Recognition: Life Fellow of IEEE SAE Fellow (2005) IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Avant Garde Award (2001) Recipient of multiple Prize Paper Awards (IEEE-IAS) Advising & Grants: Director of Advanced Vehicle Systems Research Program. His lab collaborates with industry on patents, including over 30 granted/pending patents, and advises on sustainable transportation technologies. He has consulted for over 60 companies and government agencies. Labs & Teams: Founder and director of the Power Electronics & Motor Drives Lab, focusing on electric vehicle propulsion, renewable energy integration, and advanced control systems.

• Sustainability Assessment
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Circular Economy
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Dr. Li Shen is an Associate Professor at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development , Utrecht University since 2015. She holds the Energy & Resources group and has been active in sustainability assessment of materials and energy systems since completing her PhD in 2011. Education: BEng (Mechanical Engineering, cum laude 1999, Shanghai) MSc (Sustainable Development, track Energy and Resources 2006, Utrecht University) PhD (2011, Utrecht University, thesis: Bio-based and Recycled Polymers for Cleaner Production – an Assessment of Plastics and Fibres ) Research Interests: Dr. Shen specializes in Life Cycle Assessment and Technological Sustainability Evaluation of Bio-based Plastics , Plastics Recycling , Waste Management , and Nanomaterials . Her work bridges Environmental Science , Chemical Engineering , and Sustainable Development through rigorous system analysis. Scientific Publications: Leading expert in Circular Economy applications for plastics Developed Ex-ante LCA frameworks for emerging materials Key contributor to PEF Bio-based Bottle sustainability analysis Active in Telescope Energy Systems sustainability Published in Nature Communications , Science of the Total Environment , and Journal of Cleaner Production Teaching: Responsible instructor for Advanced Energy Analysis in the Master Energy Science program. Also teaches Life Cycle Assessment and Sustainable Resources Use in the Global Sustainability Science bachelor program. Supervises numerous master thesis projects from Energy Science (ES), Sustainable Development (SD-EM), and Science for Energy Innovation (SBI) programs.

Yizhi WangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Financialization
• Econometrics
• Climate Finance
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Dr Yizhi Wang, FHEA, is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Finance at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, UK. He serves as Co-Director of the Cardiff Fintech Research Group and is the Editor-in-Chief of Elsevier’s Finance Research Letters . He is also Associate Editor for International Review of Financial Analysis and Research in International Business and Finance , and Guest Editor for International Review of Economics & Finance and Journal of Chinese Economic and Business Studies . Research Interests: Financialization and Econometrics Climate finance and carbon markets Cryptocurrency and FinTech indices Energy economics and risk management Green finance and ESG investing Behavioral and institutional finance Dr Wang has published extensively in world-leading journals such as Risk Analysis , European Journal of Operational Research , Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization , Energy Economics , and Journal of International Money and Finance . His work spans theoretical modeling, empirical econometrics, and policy-oriented studies. Scientific Awards: Shanghai Institute of International Finance and Economics Best Paper Award Teaching & Supervision: As a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Dr Wang is module leader for undergraduate BS2514: Financial Markets and Institutions and postgraduate BST158: Big Data Analytics for Finance , earning consistently high teaching evaluations (4.8–4.9/5). He is available to supervise doctoral students in Financialization and has mentored graduates now employed at the University of Oxford, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase. Labs & Research Groups: Co-Director, Cardiff Fintech Research Group Member, Cardiff Sustainable Finance Research Group Member, Environmental, Ecological, Extinction Accounting, Governance and Economics Research Group Member, Cardiff Business School Research Committee Dr Wang also curates multiple quarterly-updated indices (UCRY, ICEA, CBDCAI, NFTsAI, ACCC, FinTech Index) publicly available at https://sites.google.com/view/cryptocurrency-indices/home .

Benjamin K. SovacoolView profile

Professor

• Energy Justice
• Climate Change
• Renewable Energy
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Benjamin K. Sovacool serves as Director of the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) and Professor in the Department of Earth & Environment within the College of Arts & Sciences, focusing on global energy policy and climate justice challenges. His academic credentials include: PhD in Science & Technology Studies from Virginia Tech MsC in Science Policy from Virginia Tech MA in Communication Studies from Wayne State University BA in Philosophy and Communication Studies from John Carroll University Research centers on energy justice , climate change mitigation , and renewable energy transitions , examining ethical dimensions of energy infrastructure, policy design for energy access, and adaptive capacity building. His work bridges social science and engineering perspectives, endorsed by figures like former President Clinton and Nobel Laureate Ostrom. Publications address urgent decarbonization challenges, exemplified by his 2022 Science article on industrial megaprojects. His scholarship consistently analyzes equity implications across energy supply chains and climate solutions, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Key recognitions: Distinguished Graduate Alumni Achievement Award (Virginia Tech) 2019 USERN Prize for Social Justice research Dedication to Justice Award (American Bar Association) Distinguished Visiting Energy Professorship (Vermont Law School) Academician of the UK Academy of Social Sciences Secured $28.2+ million in competitive funding from DOE, NSF, European Commission, and major foundations. Current projects include Advancing Transformational Energy Justice (Sloan Foundation), Limits to Digitalization (Norwegian Research Council), and NIH-funded climate-health initiatives. Leadership spans IPCC AR6 authorship and EU energy advisory roles. As IGS Director, he leads cross-institutional teams tackling global sustainability through initiatives like the Industrial Decarbonization Research Center and GENIE project on negative emissions technologies, fostering collaborations with European and US research entities.

Hongye ZhangView profile

Lecturer

• Superconductor Technology
• Cryogenic Techniques
• Electric Machines and Drives
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Dr. Hongye Zhang serves as a Lecturer in Superconducting and Cryogenic Electric Machines at the School of Engineering, University of Edinburgh, while maintaining a Visiting Research Fellow position at the University of Manchester. He actively contributes to the European Society for Applied Superconductivity (ESAS) as a Board Member and chairs the international HTS 2026 workshop. His educational foundation includes: BSc and MSc in Electrical Engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University (2015, 2018) Diplôme d’ingénieur (MEng) from École Centrale de Lyon (2018) PhD in Applied Superconductivity from the University of Edinburgh (2021) Dr. Zhang’s research centers on decarbonizing transport through superconducting/cryogenic electric machines for hydrogen-powered aircraft, integrating artificial intelligence with superconductor technology and cryogenic techniques. His work targets net zero emissions by developing high-power-density propulsion systems that leverage hydrogen energy and advanced numerical modeling of superconductors. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in superconducting machine design for wind energy and electric aviation, with significant contributions to loss mitigation, flux pump technology, and trapped field magnet applications. His research bridges fundamental superconductor characterization with practical system integration for renewable energy. Recognized with the 2021 IEEE Council on Superconductivity Graduate Study Fellowship, his professional engagements include: Early Career Editorial Board Member for Elsevier’s Superconductivity journal Technical Editor for IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity Program Committee Member for SMT 2023 He leads critical research within the £54-million H2GEAR project developing hydrogen-electric aircraft propulsion, while teaching Power Engineering 2 and Electrical Machines courses. His advisory roles span doctoral supervision and industry collaboration through Energy Systems research institute. Based at the University of Edinburgh’s Faraday Building, Dr. Zhang directs a research group focused on hydrogen energy applications and superconducting machine testing, with strong ties to the H2GEAR consortium and ESAS working groups.

Reza FazeliView profile

Research Fellow

• Energy Systems Decarbonisation
• Climate Policy
• Multi-criteria Decision Analysis
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Dr. Reza Fazeli is a Research Fellow at the Zero-Carbon Energy for the Asia-Pacific Grand Challenge at the Australian National University's School of Engineering. He joined ANU in January 2020, following six years as a Research Analyst and Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Iceland. His research focuses on sustainable energy transitions, decarbonization strategies, and energy policy assessment. Education background: PhD in Sustainable Energy Systems, University of Porto (MIT-Portugal program) MSc in Energy Systems Engineering, Sharif University of Technology BSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Tehran Dr. Fazeli's research spans energy modeling, system dynamics, and multi-criteria decision analysis. He investigates decarbonization pathways for transportation and energy systems, GIS-based sustainability assessments, and hydrogen economy transitions. His work combines technological and behavioral perspectives to develop sustainable energy solutions. His recent publications focus on hydrogen certification, emission accounting frameworks, and renewable integration challenges. Articles consistently address policy-technical interfaces in energy transitions, with increasing emphasis on international hydrogen trade and certification systems since 2021. Dr. Fazeli leads research on green hydrogen economy assessments and coordinates cross-disciplinary projects at the ANU Energy Change Institute.

Ian EwartView profile

Associate Professor

• Anthropology of Technology
• Built Environment
• Ethnographic Research
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Ian Ewart is an Associate Professor at the University of Reading's School of the Built Environment, serving as Head of Construction and Engineering Management and Research Group Lead for Organisation, People and Technology. He chairs the Research Ethics Committee since 2016 and supervises undergraduate/postgraduate dissertations. His academic journey spans engineering and anthropology: DPhil Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Oxford, St Hugh's College (2007-2012) MSc Material Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford, St Hugh's College (2006-2007) BA (Hons) Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Oxford, Harris Manchester College (2003-2006) Diploma in Management Studies, University of the West of England (1990-1994) BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, Staffordshire University (1983-1987) Ewart's research integrates ethnographic methods with digital technology studies, examining human-technology interactions in construction and domestic settings. His work bridges engineering practice and social anthropology, focusing on skill transmission, sustainable design, and multisensory experiences in virtual environments. Publications from 2025-2013 reveal a dominant trajectory in digital twins for socio-ecological sustainability, VR-based occupant behavior prediction, and HBIM for heritage conservation. The corpus demonstrates consistent cross-disciplinary innovation, merging archaeological reconstructions with healthcare applications while maintaining anthropological rigor. Key recognition: ESRC Future Research Leader fellowship (2013) for Designing Healthy Homes project He supervises PhD candidates like Afolabi Dania (Nigerian sustainable construction) and Joanna Hull (Heritage BIM), leveraging ESRC funding for ethnography-VR health studies. His grants emphasize participatory design and real-world impact assessment in built environments. Leaders the Organisation, People and Technology research group, developing multisensory Roman town reconstructions with sound/smell integration to advance archaeological and architectural experience modeling.

• Sustainable Construction
• Construction Engineering and Management
• Project Management
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Ahmed Hammad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering, where he also serves as Director of Academic Integrity, ENG WIL, Co-op and Career Connections. With 25 years of industry experience as a Project Planning & Control Manager on global mega-projects (including Oil Sands, LNG, and Infrastructure across Canada, UAE, Australia, and Egypt), he brings extensive practical expertise to academia. Education: Doctorate of Philosophy, Construction Engineering & Management, University of Alberta (2009) Master of Science, Construction Engineering & Management, University of Alberta (1999) Master of Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Cairo University (1996) Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Mansoura University (1989) Research Focus: Dr. Hammad's work centers on applying smart tools to achieve sustainable construction through maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste . His research employs Machine Learning , Multi-Criteria Decision Making , Knowledge-Based Decision Support Systems , and digital twin technologies to optimize project planning, resource allocation, and sustainable material selection. He investigates the integration of BIM and Augmented Reality to enhance construction processes while reducing environmental impact. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize sustainable construction methodologies, with 60% focusing on GHG reduction, resource optimization, and decision support systems. Key themes include machine learning for labor estimation, TOPSIS/MCDM for sustainable material selection, and digital twins for production planning, reflecting his NSERC-funded projects on KBDSS and construction-oriented digital twins. Scientific Recognition: Best Paper Award at 8th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (2018) Best Paper Award at HBRC Green Smart Sustainable Buildings Conference (2024) Research Leadership: Dr. Hammad secures major industry-academic partnerships, including NSERC Mission Alliance Grants ($1.2M+) with 16 industry partners for GHG reduction projects and NSERC Alliance Grants with 9 partners for digital twin development. His completed projects include collaborations with the City of Edmonton and Alberta Ministry of Infrastructure on resource allocation models. Research Ecosystem: As leader of the Sustainable Construction Research Group (SCRG), he fosters industry-academia collaboration through regular workshops with construction firms and government agencies, focusing on translating research into practical tools for sustainable project delivery.

Chris ColeridgeView profile

Associate Professor

• top management teams
• innovation ecosystems
• collaborative innovation
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Chris Coleridge serves as Management Practice Associate Professor at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, and holds a Fellowship at Wolfson College. He specializes in entrepreneurship and strategic management education, with particular emphasis on climate-related innovation and net zero entrepreneurship. He founded Cambridge's first Master's degree in Entrepreneurship and currently chairs Wolfson College's Entrepreneurship Hub. His academic credentials include: MBA from London Business School MSc in Organisational and Social Psychology from London School of Economics PhD in Management (focusing on business model innovation) from London School of Economics Research centers on top management team dynamics within startups and scaleups, examining how entrepreneurial networks drive collaborative innovation and ecosystem development . His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical climate-tech applications, particularly through venture building processes and strategic scaling decisions for sustainability-focused enterprises. Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal consistent focus on corporate governance structures in high-technology ventures, with recurring analysis of board leadership efficacy, CEO duality implications, and heterogeneity impacts on competitive strategy. The research integrates agency/stewardship theories to explain governance dynamics in climate innovation contexts. Professional recognition includes: Five teaching awards during tenure at University College London Through active industry engagement, Coleridge translates academic research into climate solutions via Carbon13 (a climate venture builder) and Faster Climate Impact (an ecosystem integrator for climate tech). His advisory work focuses on strategic scaling of climate startups, mergers and acquisitions in sustainability sectors, and net zero business model innovation. He leads Wolfson College's Entrepreneurship Hub and contributes to global sustainability initiatives including the Business Schools for Climate Leadership consortium's Global PhD Course. Current efforts prioritize building 'climate powerhouses' through acquisition-driven integration of climate technology firms.

Moncef KrartiView profile

Professor

• Building Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy Systems
• HVAC and Lighting Controls
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Moncef Krarti is a Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. His professional affiliations include roles as a Professional Engineer (PE) and LEED-AP. Krarti holds a Ph.D. (1987), M.Sc. (1985), and two Diplôme d'Ingénieur degrees (France, 1984/1982). His research focuses on evaluating energy efficiency technologies, optimizing building designs, and analyzing renewable energy systems. Key interests include HVAC controls, building retrofit strategies, and multi-benefit energy programs. Krarti has authored influential textbooks like Energy Audit for Building Systems and Energy Efficient Building Electrical Systems . Recent articles emphasize smart glazing systems, dynamic insulation, and geothermal heat pumps. His work addresses global challenges like urban heat islands and net-zero communities. Krarti has received prestigious awards including ASME Fellow (2015) and a 2023 Fulbright U.S. Scholarship. His research spans residential and commercial sectors, with case studies in Saudi Arabia, France, and the U.S.