Jasmina Burek

Jasmina Burek serves as Assistant Professor in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at the Francis College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, with cross-affiliations at the Center for Women and Work (CWW), Climate Change Initiative (CCI), PERC, and RURI.

Her research pioneers engineering solutions for climate crises through advanced modeling techniques. Specializing in multi-objective optimization, life cycle assessment (LCA), and techno-economic analysis (TEA), she develops frameworks for energy-resilient systems, climate-smart housing, and sustainable food supply chains. Her innovative handprint assessment methodology quantifies positive environmental impacts, complementing traditional footprint metrics.

Professor Burek's interdisciplinary approach bridges mechanical engineering with social dimensions of sustainability, particularly through her Center for Women and Work affiliation where she examines gender-equitable climate solutions. Prospective students in sustainability engineering, energy systems, or climate resilience should contact her directly at jasmina_burek@uml.edu to explore research opportunities in these critical fields.