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Prof. Kaveh Madani is a global leader in environmental science and policy, serving as Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) and Research Professor at City University of New York's Remote Sensing Earth Systems Institute (CUNY CREST). His career spans academic leadership (e.g., tenured faculty at Imperial College London), governmental roles (e.g., Deputy Head of Iran’s Department of Environment), and international diplomacy (e.g., UN Environment Assembly Bureau Vice President). He pioneered the Sustainability Nexus AID Programme to integrate analytics and informatics for sustainable development.
Research focuses on complex human-natural systems modeling, addressing water management, climate change adaptation, and environmental diplomacy across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Over 350 publications and 70+ mentored students highlight his contributions to actionable policy insights. Awards include the Arne Richter Award (EGU) and Walter Huber Prize (ASCE).
- Education: Not explicitly stated in text but held academic positions at Imperial College London, Cornell University, and other institutions
- Grants: Extensive funding for transboundary water projects, climate tech innovation, and data-driven policy initiatives
Labs/Programmes: Leads UNU-INWEH’s global water initiatives and directs the UNU Sustainability Nexus AID Programme, focusing on soil health, groundwater, and climate resilience analytics. Collaborates with organizations like AGU, EGU, and ASCE.
