معرفی
Dr. Jonathan Buonocore is an Assistant Professor in Environmental Health at the Boston University School of Public Health and Core Faculty at the Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS). His research evaluates health impacts of energy systems, focusing on climate mitigation strategies' co-benefits, equity, and unintended consequences. He holds a Sc.D. and MS from Harvard School of Public Health and a BS from Clarkson University.
Education:
- Sc.D., Environmental Science & Risk Management, Harvard School of Public Health
- MS, Environmental Health, Harvard School of Public Health
- BS, Environmental Science & Policy, Clarkson University
Research Interests:
Dr. Buonocore examines energy systems through integrated frameworks combining health impact assessment, risk modeling, and energy policy analysis. Key areas include:
- Health co-benefits of renewable energy expansion
- Air pollution consequences of fossil fuel infrastructure
- Environmental justice in energy transitions
- Geoengineering health risks
Recent work analyzes electrification policies, methane leakage risks, and extreme climate interventions. Articles emphasize spatial equity in exposure to oil/gas development and transportation policies.
Grants & Advising:
His research is supported by grants focusing on energy-climate-health linkages. He advises on projects related to decarbonization pathways and environmental justice.
Labs & Collaborations:
Associated with IGS and prior work at Harvard's Center for Climate, Health, and Global Environment. Collaborates with environmental justice organizations on policy-relevant research.
