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Professor Walter Leal holds dual roles as Professor of Environment and Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) and Chair of Climate Change Management at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (Germany), both part-time positions. He specializes in sustainable development, climate change, and their intersections with health and education.
Education:
- PhD in Environmental Technology
- Doctor of Science (Sustainability)
- Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil)
- Doctor of Technology (DTech)
- Honorary Doctorates: DEd (Education) and DL (Letters)
Research Interests: Climate change mitigation/adaptation, renewable energy systems, environmental policy, and education for sustainability. He has pioneered journals like the International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education and led initiatives such as the European School of Sustainability Science and Research.
Key Projects: Coordinates the Horizon 2020 'Bioplastics Europe' project (€8.5M) and directs the International Climate Change Information and Research Programme (ICCIRP). His work includes roles as Lead Author for the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report.
Awards and Affiliations: Chartered Biologist (CBiol), European Biologist (EurBiol), and Fellowships with multiple scientific societies. Fluent in French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Advising and Grants: Supervised over 50 MSc/PhD students globally and secured funding through EU initiatives and international banks like the IDB and EBRD.
