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Dr. Daniel Hoornweg is an Associate Professor and Richard Marceau Chair at the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science of Ontario Tech University. His research focuses on urban systems, energy use, waste management, and sustainability. He brings over 20 years of experience as a World Bank Lead Advisor on cities and climate change, and former Chief Safety and Risk Officer at the Ontario Technical Safety Standards Association (TSSA).
Education:
- PhD in Environmental (Civil) Engineering, University of Toronto (2015)
- MSc in Environmental (Municipal) Engineering, University of Guelph (1992)
- BSc in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical), University of Waterloo (1985)
Research Interests:
- Climate change mitigation through urban infrastructure redesign
- Energy systems optimization and waste reduction strategies
- Global sustainability frameworks and local implementation
- Material flows in cities (e.g., energy and solid waste)
Key Publications: His work explores urban sustainability challenges, including waste peak projections and low-carbon infrastructure. Recent themes emphasize African urbanization challenges and planetary boundary frameworks.
Affiliations: Professional Engineers Ontario, Evergreen CityWorks, Columbia University, MIT, and others.
Teaching: Courses include Fossil Fuel Energy Conversion and Hydrogen Power Systems, focusing on energy systems from technical, economic, and policy perspectives.
