Morgan Edwards

Morgan Edwards is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's La Follette School of Public Affairs, specializing in human-centered energy responses to the climate crisis. Her work bridges policy analysis, systems modeling, and equity considerations across global, national, and local scales.

• Education: PhD in Engineering Systems (MIT), SM in Technology and Policy (MIT), BS in Environmental Science and Economics (UNC Chapel Hill)

Research focuses on:

• Equity implications of energy transitions
• Systems modeling for climate policy
• Natural gas leak detection and mitigation
• Coal power phaseout strategies
• Negative emissions technology assessment

Her lab develops tools connecting global climate goals with local action, emphasizing partnerships with underserved communities. Recent publications analyze methane mitigation, corporate climate-tech investments, and equity challenges in electrification.