Nabil Nasr

Dr. Nabil Nasr serves as Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Director of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He also holds leadership positions as CEO of the REMADE Institute and Member of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) International Resource Panel (IRP). His academic journey includes a BS from Helwan University (Egypt), M.Eng. from Pennsylvania State University, and MS and PhD from Rutgers University.

Dr. Nasr is an internationally-recognized leader in sustainability research with expertise spanning sustainable manufacturing, remanufacturing, circular economy, and sustainable product development. His work emphasizes systems thinking and technological innovation to build regenerative industrial systems. He has pioneered research in value-retention processes, establishing frameworks for remanufacturing, refurbishment, repair, and direct reuse as strategic approaches to resource efficiency.

His publication record demonstrates significant contributions to circular economy implementation across multiple sectors. Analysis of his recent work reveals strong focus on practical applications of circular strategies in industrial systems, automotive production, and urban mobility solutions, with emphasis on developing decision support tools and business cases for sustainable practices.

• Remanufacturing Industries Council 2017 ACE Award
• Rochester Engineering Society 2017 Engineer of Distinction
• APRA Asia-Pacific Most Influential Expert on Remanufacturing Award (2016)
• Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Fellow

Dr. Nasr has established numerous research centers and initiatives including the world's first university-based remanufacturing research hub (1997), the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies (2002), and the REMADE Institute - the largest recycling and remanufacturing consortium in the United States. His leadership extends to international forums including the UN Environment Programme, World Trade Organization, and OECD, where he influences global sustainability policy.