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Granger Morgan is the Hamerschlag University Professor of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Engineering and Public Policy, and the H. John Heinz III College. His research focuses on science, technology, and public policy, particularly energy systems, climate change, risk analysis, and regulatory frameworks. He co-directs the NSF Center for Climate and Energy Decision Making and the Electricity Industry Center. Education: Ph.D., Applied Physics and Information Science, University of California, San Diego (1969) M.S., Astronomy and Space Science, Cornell University (1965) B.A., Physics, Harvard College (1963) Research Interests: Energy decarbonization and electric power resilience Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies Risk assessment and policy analysis Hydrogen and nuclear energy systems Global technology adoption dynamics Awards and Affiliations: FAS Public Service Award (2016) Member, National Academy of Sciences Fellow, AAAS, IEEE, and Society for Risk Analysis National Academies Report Review Committee Co-Chair Advisory roles at DOE, PNNL, and international energy councils Advisory and Grants: Leadership in national studies on electric grid resilience and hydrogen infrastructure Recipient of NSF and industry-funded research grants Guidance on global energy policy and regulatory frameworks Labs and Teams: NSF Center for Climate and Energy Decision Making (co-director) Carnegie Mellon Electricity Industry Center Interdisciplinary energy policy research groups

• Energy Policy
• Climate Change
• Electric Power Systems
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Anthony Rollett is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University , where he has been a faculty member since 1995. He serves as the Principal Investigator and Co-Director of the NASA-supported Institute for Model-Based Qualification & Certification of Additive Manufacturing (IMQCAM) and co-director of the Next Manufacturing Center . Prior to CMU, he held leadership roles at Los Alamos National Laboratory (1991-1995). Education: Ph.D., Materials Engineering, Drexel University (1987) MA, Metallurgy and Materials Science, Cambridge University (1977) Research Interests: Rollett’s work focuses on microstructural evolution and microstructure-property relationships in 3D using experiments and simulations. His expertise spans additive manufacturing , metal 3D printing , materials for energy systems , grain growth , recrystallization , and stereology , with techniques like high-energy diffraction microscopy (HEDM) and dynamic x-ray radiography (DXR) . Scientific Contributions: He has over 320 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index >80 . His recent articles highlight machine learning for laser processing , fatigue analysis of additively manufactured alloys, and design optimization for heat exchangers in supercritical CO2 and solar thermal applications . Scientific Awards: Fellow of ASM International (1996) Fellow of the Institute of Physics (UK) (2004) Fellow of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) (2011) Cyril Stanley Smith Award (TMS, 2014) Member of Honor, French Metallurgical Society (2015) US Steel Professor (2017) Francqui International Professor (2020-2021) International FAME Award (2023) Leadership & Impact: Rollett co-led the development of a NASA Space Technology Research Institute for additive manufacturing and established a new master’s program in additive manufacturing (2018). His research group is funded by industry , federal agencies , and Pennsylvania state grants . He also serves on the Basic Energy Science Advisory Committee and Defense Programs Advisory Committee for the Department of Energy.

• Additive Manufacturing
• Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing
• Digital Twins
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M. Granger Morgan is the Hamerschlag University Professor of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University , with appointments in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy , Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering , and H. John Heinz III College . He co-directs the NSF Center for Climate and Energy Decision Making and the Electricity Industry Center at CMU. Education: Ph.D., Applied Physics and Information Science, University of California, San Diego (1969) M.S., Astronomy and Space Science, Cornell University (1965) B.A., Physics, Harvard College (1963) His research spans science, technology, and public policy with focus areas in energy systems , climate change mitigation , electric grid resilience , and uncertainty characterization in policy analysis . Recent publications analyze hydrogen market barriers , carbon sequestration timelines , and interdependent energy infrastructure risks . Scientific leadership includes: Member, National Academy of Sciences Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Co-chair, NAS Report Review Committee Board member, International Risk Governance Council Foundation Advisory Board, E.ON Energy Research Center, RWTH Aachen DOE Electricity Advisory Committee member Former EPA Science Advisory Board Chair Fellow of AAAS, IEEE, and Society for Risk Analysis Contact: Office 5220 Wean Hall, Phone 412-268-2672, Email granger.morgan@andrew.cmu.edu

• Energy Systems
• Climate Change Policy
• Risk Analysis
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Yuvraj Agarwal is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University , where he leads the SYNERGY Labs . His research focuses on Systems and Networking with emphasis on Embedded Systems , Security , and Energy Efficiency in computing environments. He has been recognized with the NSF Expeditions in Computing Award for Computational Decarbonization research and multiple best paper awards. Education : PhD in Computer Science from University of California, San Diego Research Leadership : Founder/Director of SYNERGY Labs; Executive Director of NSF Expeditions in Variability (2010-2013) Research Trajectory : Recent publications highlight his work on Privacy-preserving smart classroom systems (EduSense, ClassID) IoT security labeling frameworks Audio privacy protection mechanisms Computational decarbonization of infrastructure His research combines hardware-software co-design with societal impact considerations. Scientific Recognition : NSF Expeditions in Computing Award for CoDec (2024) Ubicomp/IMWUT Distinguished Paper Award (2024) CHI Best Paper Honorable Mention (2022) Advising & Collaboration : Mentors students in IoT systems , privacy research , and green computing . Collaborates with institutions including University of Massachusetts Amherst and industry partners like Johnson Controls. Grants include NSF funding for multi-university research initiatives.

• Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Security
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Howie Choset is a Professor of Robotics at the Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University. He directs the Undergraduate Robotics Minor and leads the Biorobotics Laboratory, where his research focuses on snake robots, motion planning, and medical robotics. He is also affiliated with the Manufacturing Futures Institute. Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (1996) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (1995) B.S.E., Computer Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (1990) B.S., Economics, The Wharton School of Business (1990) Choset's research centers on robotics for confined and complex environments, particularly through the development of snake robots. His work integrates mechanism design, path and motion planning, and estimation to enable applications in surgery, manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, and search and rescue. He is a pioneer in medical robotics and has co-founded Medrobotics to commercialize minimally invasive surgical robots. His recent publications highlight a strong focus on ergodic exploration, multi-agent systems, motion planning under uncertainty, and medical robotics. Themes include optimizing robot trajectories for information gathering, solving complex path planning problems with dynamic obstacles, and advancing autonomous systems for disaster response and space exploration (e.g., the EELS robot for Enceladus). MIT Technology Review Top 100 Innovators under 35 (2002) Best Paper Award, RIA (1999) Best Paper Award, ICRA (2003) Best Paper, IEEE Bio Rob (2006) Best Video, ICRA (2011) Nominations for best papers at ICRA, IROS, and CLAWAR Choset has advised numerous students, many of whom have won top awards. His lab has received significant funding for robotics research, including projects in surgical robotics, additive manufacturing, and autonomous exploration. He is the lead author of the textbook Principles of Robot Motion and is actively involved in educational innovation through custom robotics labs. He leads the Biorobotics Laboratory at CMU, which develops advanced robotic systems like snake robots and the EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor) robot for NASA missions. The lab collaborates with industry and government agencies on applications ranging from surgery to space exploration.

• Robotics
• Medical Robotics
• Snake Robots
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Duane J. Seppi is a Professor of Financial Economics at the Tepper School of Business , Carnegie Mellon University since 2001, currently holding the Richard C. Green Professor chair. His research focuses on market microstructure (price manipulation, limit orders, market liquidity) and derivative pricing for commodities. PhD in Finance from University of Chicago (1988) MBA from University of Chicago (1984) BA from Stanford University (1977) His work bridges financial theory with commodity operations , exploring topics like natural gas storage valuation , electricity price modeling , and merchant commodity asset management . Key publication trends include Nash equilibrium in price impact , latent trading demand analysis , and commodity real options . Scientific awards include: Best Paper Award (2015) WFA/NYSE Prize (2005) George Leland Bach Award (2002) Roger F. Murray Prize (1998) As a dedicated educator , he teaches option pricing , stochastic processes , and algorithmic trading . His editorial board service spans the Journal of Finance , Journal of Financial Markets , and Review of Finance . Duane has held visiting fellowships at the U.S. SEC , University of Vienna , and Nanyang Technical University .

• Financial Economics
• Market Microstructure
• Derivative Pricing
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Constantine (Costa) Samaras is the Trustee Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University. He is also affiliated with the Department of Engineering and Public Policy and holds a courtesy appointment in the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. Director, Scott Institute for Energy Innovation Trustee Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Affiliated Faculty, Engineering and Public Policy Courtesy Faculty, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy His research focuses on systems engineering approaches to climate resilience , clean energy transitions , and infrastructure security . Key areas include: Transportation electrification and automation Climate adaptation for infrastructure Energy policy under uncertainty AI impacts on energy systems Equity in decarbonization National security implications of energy Costa Samaras co-authored 15 recent studies spanning energy burden analysis, climate hazard indices, AI training energy optimization, and nature-based infrastructure solutions. His work emphasizes transdisciplinary collaboration between engineering, policy, and climate science. Notable scientific recognition includes being named Professor of the Year by the Pittsburgh Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers in 2018. He has led significant policy engagements including White House service (2021-2024) as Principal Assistant Director for Energy and Chief Advisor for Clean Energy Transition. Current affiliations include: Founder/Director, Center for Engineering and Resilience for Climate Adaptation Founder/Director, Power Sector Carbon Index Former Senior Researcher, RAND Corporation (2009-2014) Former Adjunct Senior Analyst, RAND Corporation (2014-2021)

• Climate Resilience
• Energy Systems
• Transportation Engineering
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Sunder Kekre is the Vasantrao Dempo Professor of Operations Management at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business , where he has held academic appointments since 1984. His research focuses on manufacturing systems, global supply chains, and healthcare operations management. Research Expertise : New product development structures, strategic costing, lean innovation, knowledge sharing in enterprise networks, and business analytics for coordinated supply chains. Key Publications : Contributions to journals like Management Science , Operations Research , and Production and Operations Management , with work on LNG storage valuation, RFID logistics, and healthcare disparities. Scientific Recognition : Dempo Chair Professorship Bosch Chair Professorship Best Paper Award (1995) Teaching : Courses in Operations Management, Strategic Management of the Enterprise, and Information Systems Project. Non-Academic Experience : Prior engineering roles at Tata Steel (1974-1980) and consulting engagements with Fortune 500 firms like Bosch, Caterpillar, and IBM.

• Operations Management
• Manufacturing Systems
• Supply Chain Management
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Akshaya Jha is an Associate Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy , as well as a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) . His work combines economic modeling with causal inference to analyze energy and environmental policy impacts on electricity markets. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Stanford University B.S. in Economics and Statistics, Carnegie Mellon University Research Interests span energy economics , environmental economics , industrial organization , and public policy , focusing on quantifying economic and environmental trade-offs in electricity supply policies. Recent work includes financial trading in California’s electricity market, Germany’s nuclear phase-out, rooftop solar growth in Western Australia, and electricity blackout determinants in India. Scientific Contributions appear in American Economic Review , Management Science , and PNAS . Article trends reveal expertise in regulatory distortions , market design , environmental externalities , and policy communication . Scientific Awards: Hicks-Tinbergen Award (best paper in Journal of the European Economic Association ) Heinz College Martcia Wade Teaching Award (2023) USAEE Young Professional Research Award (2021)

• Energy Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Industrial Organization
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Tim Derdenger is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Strategy at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Southern California and a B.B.A. from George Washington University. His research focuses on technology markets and sports marketing, including platform dynamics, bundling strategies, celebrity endorsements, and dynamic demand modeling. He coordinates the Technology Strategy and Product Management Track for MBA students. As an Associate Editor for Management Science and editorial board member of Marketing Science , he contributes to academic publishing. His work spans empirical studies on golf equipment endorsements, EV subsidies, and AI regulation. He advises on topics like NIL in college football and generative AI bias. His affiliations include roles in executive education and industry panels on golf and tech strategy.

• Technology Markets
• Sports Marketing
• Platform Economics
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Jeremy J. Michalek is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. He serves as Director of the Design Decisions Laboratory and co-Director of the Vehicle Electrification Group, with affiliations in multiple sustainability-focused institutes including the Center for Climate and Energy Decision-Making. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Michigan, 2005) Research spans vehicle electrification , life cycle analysis , consumer behavior , and green design . His recent publications focus on battery economics, charging infrastructure impacts, and equity considerations in transportation technologies. Key awards include the NSF CAREER Award , ASME Best Paper Award , and George Tallman Ladd Research Award . Michalek's work has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times , The Atlantic , and BBC , with policy briefings presented on Capitol Hill. Current research explores EV supply chains, climate resilience, and transportation equity.

• Vehicle Electrification
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Consumer Behavior
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Kate Whitefoot is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, with a courtesy appointment in the Heinz College. She leads the Whitefoot Research Group, focusing on sustainable technology development, adoption, and policy. Her roles include Associate Director of the Critical Technology Initiative and Fellow of the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. She holds joint appointments in two departments and has affiliations with the NextManufacturing Center and the Manufacturing Futures Institute. Education: Ph.D., Design Science (Mechanical Engineering & Economics), University of Michigan (2011) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan (2008) B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan (2006) Research Focus: Her work bridges engineering design and economics to address challenges in sustainable transportation, energy systems, and advanced manufacturing. Key areas include product design optimization, policy analysis for decarbonization, and the labor impacts of technological change. She collaborates with industry leaders in automotive, energy storage, and aerospace sectors. Awards & Recognition: Fellow of the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation National Academy of Engineering Frontiers of Engineering Program awardee Advising & Grants: Supervises a team of doctoral researchers and has advised numerous students now in academia and industry. Her grants include seed funding for clean hydrogen production and AI hardware efficiency. She leads initiatives on decarbonizing transportation and advises federal agencies like the Department of Energy. Labs & Partnerships: Director of the Whitefoot Research Group and a thrust leader at the NextManufacturing Center. Partners with AVL AST for advanced simulation technologies, enhancing research in automotive design and manufacturing systems.

• Sustainable Transportation
• Energy Policy
• Manufacturing Systems
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Sean Z. Qian is a Professor at Carnegie Mellon University with joint appointments in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (College of Engineering), Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He directs the Mobility Data Analytics Center (MAC) and founded the spinoff firm TraffiQure Technologies in 2020 to commercialize AI/ML technologies in infrastructure and mobility services. His academic credentials include: 2012: MS in Statistics, Stanford University 2011: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of California, Davis 2006: MS in Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University 2004: BS in Civil Engineering, Tsinghua University Qian's research centers on large-scale dynamic network modeling and data analytics for multi-modal transportation systems, applying AI, network flow theory, and economics to address aging infrastructure challenges. His work spans Infrastructure Resilience under climate stress, Urban Systems Interdependency , and Intelligent Transportation Systems , with emphasis on sustainable network optimization and cyber-physical-social system integration. Key methodologies include remote sensing, transportation economics, and digital twin technologies for infrastructure management. His notable scientific awards include: NSF CAREER Award (2018) Greenshields Prize, Transportation Research Board (2017) Research funding has been secured from diverse sources: Federal Agencies: National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) State Agencies: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Industry Partners: IBM, Honda Research Institute, Fujitsu Inc. Foundations: Benedum Foundation, Hillman Foundation As Director of the Mobility Data Analytics Center (MAC), Qian leads collaborations with Fujitsu on digital twin technologies for infrastructure management in southwestern Pennsylvania, while actively mentoring graduate students and recruiting Ph.D. candidates with strong quantitative backgrounds for Fall 2025.

• Transportation Network Modeling
• Data Analytics
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
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Ana Inés Torres is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering. She leads an active research group focused on sustainable process systems engineering, with affiliations at the Center for Advanced Process Decision-Making and the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. Her work bridges chemical engineering with sustainability challenges, particularly in decarbonization and circular economy applications. Dr. Torres earned her educational credentials from Universidad de la República Oriental del Uruguay and the University of Minnesota: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota (2013) Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Universidad de la República Oriental del Uruguay (2005) B.S. in Chemistry, Universidad de la República Oriental del Uruguay (2003) Her research interests span process systems engineering with a sustainability focus, particularly in chemical industry decarbonization through electrification and biomass utilization, circular economy network analysis, and environmentally-friendly rare earth element recovery processes. She integrates modeling, analysis, and optimization to design clean and sustainable chemical processes, with growing emphasis on machine learning applications in process optimization. Analyzing her recent publications reveals a strong focus on decarbonization strategies for existing industrial infrastructure, particularly oil refineries, and circular economy network design. Her work demonstrates increasing integration of machine learning with traditional process systems engineering approaches to tackle complex sustainability challenges across multiple scales, from molecular recovery processes to entire supply chain networks. Dr. Torres has received several prestigious recognitions: NSF CAREER award (2024) Dean's Early Career Fellowships award (2025) Consultant for United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) (2024) Associate editor of Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy She actively mentors a diverse group of graduate students working on cutting-edge sustainability challenges, with recent projects focusing on circular economy networks, rare earth element recovery, and bio-refinery design. Her research has attracted significant funding, including the NSF CAREER award, and she participates in multiple collaborative initiatives through CMU's energy research centers. Dr. Torres also serves as an invited speaker at major conferences including FOCAPD and FOCAPO/CPC. Dr. Torres leads the Torres Research Group at CMU, which maintains strong connections with industry partners and international organizations including UNIDO. The group operates within CMU's robust energy research ecosystem, collaborating with the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation and the Center for Advanced Process Decision-Making to address complex sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.

• Process Systems Engineering
• Sustainability
• Decarbonization
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Valerie Karplus is a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Associate Director of the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Systems from MIT and a B.S. in Biochemistry and Political Science from Yale University. Her research focuses on resource and environmental management in global industrial contexts, emphasizing institutions, management practices, and policy design. Key areas include decarbonization pathways, hydrogen energy systems, and the intersection of public policy with workforce resilience. Dr. Karplus leads the Laboratory for Energy and Organizations (LEO) at CMU and is affiliated with MIT’s Energy Initiative and environmental policy centers. She previously directed the MIT-Tsinghua China Energy and Climate Project (2011–2016), analyzing China’s energy policies and their global impacts. Her work bridges academia and practice, addressing challenges like steel industry decarbonization and clean energy workforce development through interdisciplinary approaches. Notable contributions include modeling China’s carbon neutrality targets (C-REM 4.0), evaluating hydrogen hub risks, and assessing energy audit effectiveness. She has secured grants such as a $500,000 ARISE planning grant to analyze Appalachian workforce skills for decarbonization. Media engagements include commentary on EU energy strategies, green hydrogen viability, and nuclear energy for AI systems.

• Carbon Management
• Climate Resilience and Environmental Impact
• Critical Minerals and Energy Security
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