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Leidy Klotz is the Copenhaver Associate Professor at the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science, within the Department of Engineering Systems and Environment. His research bridges engineering and behavioral science to advance sustainable systems, supported by over $10 million in NSF grants, including a CAREER Award and an INSPIRE Program Award. He has authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored two books, including Subtract (2021). Klotz is a leader in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Convergent Behavioral Science Initiative and co-chaired Nature Sustainability's Expert Panel. He advises 25 PhD students, emphasizing diversity, with over 75% from underrepresented groups.
Education: B.S., Lafayette College; M.S., University of Washington; Ph.D., Penn State. Teaching awards include recognition for inspiring undergraduates, many of whom earned NSF Graduate Fellowships. He pioneered MOOCs on Coursera and Sustainable Energy Innovation, reaching global audiences. Collaborates with institutions like the World Bank, NIH, and Departments of Energy/Homeland Security. Writes for The Behavioral Scientist, Fast Company, and ASEE Prism.
- Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2011), 40 Under 40 Professors (2014), UVA Research Award (2021).
- Grants: Over $10M in federal and interdisciplinary funding.
Advocates for diversity in STEM and founded initiatives fostering applied, interdisciplinary research. His work highlights subtractive strategies for sustainability, published in Nature and Science.
