Klaus Hubacek

Klaus Hubacek is a Professor in Science, Technology, and Society at the University of Groningen, Netherlands, and chairs the Integrated Research on Energy, Environment and Society (IREES) and the board of the Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen (ESRIG). He holds visiting professorships at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Shandong University. His research focuses on modeling interactions between human and environmental systems, with emphasis on climate change mitigation, ecosystem governance, and sustainable development. Hubacek has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, including influential work on carbon emissions and climate policy, and contributed as a lead author to the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Ecological Economics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2000)
• M.Sc. in Economics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1998)
• B.A. in Business Administration, University of Economics and Business, Vienna (1991)

Research Interests: Klaus Hubacek’s work bridges ecological economics and sustainability science, with a focus on integrated assessment modeling, land-use change, and climate policy. His studies explore how consumption patterns and global trade drive environmental impacts and inform policy for equitable climate action.

Grants & Awards:

• EU Horizon 2020 funding for low-carbon economy modeling ($4.3M)
• NASA grants for land-use and carbon modeling (totaling ~$2M)
• Recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher (2018-2019)

Labs/Teams: Leads IREES and collaborates with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). Active in global networks like the International Input-Output Association.