Kowan O’Keefe

Kowan O’Keefe is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, affiliated with the Center for Global Sustainability (CGS). His work focuses on integrated assessment modeling for climate policy analysis.

Education:

• PhD, University of Maryland School of Public Policy (2024)
• MA, Chemistry, University of Toronto
• BS, Chemistry and Mathematics, Minot State University

Research Interests: Kowan’s work examines interactions between Canadian climate policy, external forces, and domestic political considerations for achieving net-zero. He contributes to U.S. modeling studies and analyzes electrification strategies and power sector dynamics.

Scientific Awards:

• Pierre Elliott Trudeau Scholarship
• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Fellowship

Publications: Kowan has co-authored 10 reports/articles (2023-2025) on topics including U.S. climate pathways, Canadian election impacts, and Maryland climate modeling. These studies emphasize all-of-society approaches and high-ambition policy scenarios.