Simon Andres Montfort

Simon Andres Montfort is a Lecturer in the SSIE program and Scientific Assistant at the HERUS Laboratory at EPFL. He is affiliated with the ENAC School (School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering) and the IIE (Institute of Environmental Engineering). His work focuses on human-environment interactions in urban contexts, particularly addressing climate policy challenges, distributional barriers in sustainability initiatives, and the political dimensions of climate action. Montfort’s research bridges urban systems analysis with environmental governance, emphasizing equitable policy design and public engagement strategies.

His academic background includes contributions to climate adaptation finance, policy sequencing for public support, and urban resilience frameworks. Notable projects include analyzing gaps in global city-level climate research and investigating misconceptions around climate policy impacts on employment. Montfort’s interdisciplinary approach integrates political science, environmental sociology, and urban planning to inform actionable climate solutions.

Montfort teaches courses related to environmental sciences and engineering at EPFL, emphasizing practical applications of sustainability principles. His work is anchored in fostering collaboration between academic, governmental, and civil society actors to advance climate resilience strategies in rapidly urbanizing regions.