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Constantine (Costa) Samaras is the Trustee Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University. He is also affiliated with the Department of Engineering and Public Policy and holds a courtesy appointment in the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy.
- Director, Scott Institute for Energy Innovation
- Trustee Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Affiliated Faculty, Engineering and Public Policy
- Courtesy Faculty, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
His research focuses on systems engineering approaches to climate resilience, clean energy transitions, and infrastructure security. Key areas include:
- Transportation electrification and automation
- Climate adaptation for infrastructure
- Energy policy under uncertainty
- AI impacts on energy systems
- Equity in decarbonization
- National security implications of energy
Costa Samaras co-authored 15 recent studies spanning energy burden analysis, climate hazard indices, AI training energy optimization, and nature-based infrastructure solutions. His work emphasizes transdisciplinary collaboration between engineering, policy, and climate science.
Notable scientific recognition includes being named Professor of the Year by the Pittsburgh Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2018. He has led significant policy engagements including White House service (2021-2024) as Principal Assistant Director for Energy and Chief Advisor for Clean Energy Transition.
Current affiliations include:
- Founder/Director, Center for Engineering and Resilience for Climate Adaptation
- Founder/Director, Power Sector Carbon Index
- Former Senior Researcher, RAND Corporation (2009-2014)
- Former Adjunct Senior Analyst, RAND Corporation (2014-2021)
