Srinivasan Keshav is the Robert Sansom Professor of Computer Science at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and Technology and Fitzwilliam College. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, ACM, and IEEE. Focus: Using computer science for sustainability Research: Carbon footprint reduction, tropical forest conservation, remote sensing Projects: TESSERA earth observation model, DualNILM energy disaggregation Recent work trends include climate-focused AI , energy systems optimization , and low-cost environmental sensing . Awards include the inaugural ACM SIGENERGY Lifetime Achievement Award . Supervision of Part II/ACS projects paused during sabbatical (AY 25-26).
Carlos Augusto Santos Silva is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering , University of Lisbon , specializing in energy systems and optimization. He leads the Energy Laboratory (Room 1.58 - TagusPark), which focuses on experimental energy management in buildings and microgrid systems since 2012. Research Interests : Energy systems modeling, meta-heuristic optimization (genetic algorithms, ant colony optimization), energy efficiency in buildings, renewable energy integration, and smart grid technologies. His work spans urban metabolism platforms, climate resilience strategies, and cross-border energy trade frameworks. Publications Overview : His research emphasizes solar energy forecasting, wind power design in isolated systems, demand response strategies, and multi-criteria energy policy analysis. Key themes include machine learning applications for energy systems, district heating network modeling , and climate risk indicators for urban areas. Additional Contributions : Developed pedagogical materials for courses on Energy Systems Management and Sustainable Energy Systems at IST. Collaborated on national strategies like ELPRE (Long-term Building Renovation Strategy) and Offshore Energy Roadmap for Portugal. Coordinated GIS-based urban sustainability assessments and hybrid renewable energy systems for remote communities.
Eeshan Bhaduri serves as a Research Fellow at the Institute for Transport Studies (ITS), a department within the Faculty of Environment at the University of Leeds, where he investigates vehicle automation's impact on UK decarbonization goals under Dr. Zia Wadud and Professor Jillian Anable. His academic credentials include: PhD from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, advised by Dr. Arkopal Kishore Goswami, developing frameworks for ride-hailing service impacts on travel behavior and decarbonization. Master of Technology in Infrastructure Design & Management from IIT Kharagpur (2018), featuring exchange research at Technical University of Munich under Prof. Rolf Moeckel. Bachelor of Architecture from Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology Shibpur (2016). His research integrates econometric and machine learning methodologies to analyze travel behavior, with specialized focus on autonomous vehicles, ride-sourcing services, energy-environmental interactions, and sustainable mobility policy—particularly in developing economies. He leverages big data mining to address transportation decarbonization challenges through projects like SPARC (collaborating with University of Leeds). Professional engagements include World Conference on Transport Research Society, Transportation Research Board Committees AEP30 and AEP35, and American Society of Civil Engineers. Currently contributing to vehicle automation impact assessment without student supervision, his work advances transportation policy within ITS's research ecosystem at the University of Leeds.
Professor Michael Brear is a distinguished mechanical engineer at the University of Melbourne, holding a professorship since 2014. He currently serves as Director of the Net Zero Australia Project, a partnership between the University of Queensland, Princeton University, and the University of Melbourne. Previously, he directed the Melbourne Energy Institute from 2016 to 2025 and established the Master of Energy Systems program from 2012 to 2016. His educational background includes a PhD from Cambridge University in 2001, followed by post-doctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to academia, he worked for ICI Australia (now Orica). Brear's research focuses on the technical, economic and environmental analysis of transport, energy and industrial systems; combustion of conventional and alternative fuels; and stationary/mobile powerplants featuring engines, turbines, energy storage and renewables. His work bridges engineering fundamentals with practical applications for decarbonization, particularly in heavy industry and transportation sectors where electrification faces challenges. His recent publications demonstrate a focus on shipping decarbonization and energy grid resilience. The 2025 article examines carbon levy impacts on iron ore exports, while the 2024 work analyzes thunderstorm impacts on transmission infrastructure. Both reflect his systems approach to energy challenges, connecting technical solutions with economic and regulatory frameworks. Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering Fellow of the Combustion Institute Fellow of Engineers Australia Brear maintains extensive collaborations with government and industry, having advised on hydrogen, network regulation and energy market design. His research receives funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, Australian Research Council, Future Energy Exports CRC, and Clean Marine Fuel Institute, among other government and industry sources. He has worked with world-leading manufacturers across energy, transport and heavy industry sectors. As Director of the Net Zero Australia Project, he leads cross-institutional research examining pathways to decarbonization. His work connects fundamental engineering research with practical implementation strategies, particularly focusing on hard-to-abate sectors where conventional electrification approaches face limitations.
Beth Amelia Cloughton is a Research Fellow in Food Systems Transformation (Grassroots & Community) at the University of Edinburgh and an Affiliate at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow. Her interdisciplinary work bridges food systems, social justice, and community-led research, emphasizing feminist and participatory approaches to address sustainability and inequality. Her educational journey includes: FdA Fine Art from Leeds College of Art BA in Social Anthropology from the University of Cambridge (2017) MSc in Global Health from the University of Glasgow PhD in Food Systems and Ethics from the University of Glasgow (2024) Cloughton specializes in inclusive, reciprocal methodologies that challenge neoliberal frameworks, focusing on food consumption ethics, just transitions, and solidarity-based economies. Her research amplifies marginalized voices through creative ethnography and community collaboration, particularly examining subversive approaches to sustainability within food-insecure contexts. She critically engages with power dynamics in knowledge production and advocates for more-than-capitalist exchange networks. Her publication portfolio reveals consistent focus on crisis-driven research, especially pandemic impacts and cost-of-living challenges, with strong emphasis on gendered poverty and participatory methods. Recent work explores feminist just transitions in Scotland, methodological innovation in community research, and ethical food systems transformation through grassroots perspectives. Key recognitions include: Best Research Environment Award (2020) for peer mentoring initiatives Citizenship Engagement Award (2022) for community outreach 30 under 30 Women in Scotland (2022) Book of the Year Award (2023) for collaborative pandemic research Cloughton has secured competitive funding including an ESRC scholarship for her PhD, Nuffield-funded projects on women in precarious employment, and policy-impact grants at the University of Leeds. Her advisory contributions focus on community capacity-building rather than formal student supervision, exemplified by co-directing Glasgow Community Food Network (2020-2022) and developing peer-to-peer mentoring schemes. She actively collaborates with Poverty Alliance, Scottish Women's Budget Group, Baltic Street Adventure Playground, and Feeding Cities Lab, embedding research within community action to transform food systems and advance social justice through solidarity networks and alternative knowledge production.
Dr. Zekun Guo is a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering and Postgraduate Research Director at the University of Hull's Data Science AI and Modelling Centre (DAIM). He holds a PhD from Brunel University London (2023), an MRes from the University of Edinburgh, and a BEng from Shandong University. His research focuses on Large Language Model (LLM) multi-agent systems, transportation electrification, and AI-driven control for renewable energy. He leads the LLM Agent Research Team and develops AI applications in engineering, healthcare, and business. Education: BEng (Energy and Environmental System Engineering, Shandong University, 2018), MRes (Energy Systems, University of Edinburgh, 2019), PhD (Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Brunel University London, 2023). Research interests include: LLM-based multi-agent systems Power system stability Electric aircraft infrastructure Renewable energy integration Sustainable transportation Recent work emphasizes eco-driving optimization, carbon emission models, and airport microgrid planning. He leads the MSc AI for Engineering programme and its core module on AI-driven optimization. Current grants include Project IGNITE (£15,565) and HI-ACT (£8,668), focusing on hydrogen infrastructure and airport decarbonization. He chairs the Supergen ORE ECR Committee and is an IEEE member.
Dr James Fowler is a Lecturer and MBA Director at the University of Essex Business School. He holds a PhD from the University of York and qualifications including an MSc in Educational Practice and Innovation from Southampton, and a PGCE in Further Education. His research focuses on business and management history, particularly the organizational history of London’s transport systems. He has published extensively in journals like Business History and Transport History, with three major books analyzing London Transport’s strategic evolution and hybrid organizational structures. Qualifications: LLB, University of Durham MSc, University of Southampton PhD, University of York PGCE (FE) and PG Diploma (FE), University of Southampton Research interests include corporate strategy, organizational information management, and the historical dynamics of hybrid organizations (e.g., QUANGOs and PPPs). He actively supervises research in these areas. Recent work examines post-war energy network transformations and the strategic narratives shaping London Transport’s managed decline from 1970–90. Teaching responsibilities include Strategic Management in Health & Social Care, MBA Director workshops, and business planning courses. Professional activities include consultancy with C2C Rail and roles in the Innovate to Elevate Programme. Key grants/funding include an Innovate to Elevate project (2024) developing business strategies for Construction Training Services. His work bridges historical institutional analysis with contemporary organizational challenges, emphasizing the enduring relevance of past strategies to modern governance issues.
Alan Chandler is a Reader in Architecture and Dean of Research at the University of East London’s Department of Architecture & Visual Arts, part of the School of Architecture Computing and Engineering. He co-leads the Sustainability Research Institute and holds roles such as Co-Chair of the RIBA Conservation Register Steering Group and Visiting Professor at Universidad Católica, Santiago de Chile. His work bridges academia and practice, focusing on sustainable materials innovation, heritage conservation’s social impact, and collaborative research aligning with UN SDGs. Education and teaching include prior appointments at the Architectural Association, Goldsmiths’ College, Cambridge University, and the Cass School of Art & Architecture. His research emphasizes fabric-formed concrete, low-carbon construction, and the political dimensions of architectural heritage. He coordinates interdisciplinary projects like the Sugarcrete initiative with Tate & Lyle and leads decarbonization initiatives funded by ERDF and Emerald programs. Research interests span material science (bio-composites, rammed earth), heritage theory (decolonial approaches, community engagement), and sustainable practice. Notable projects include COP26 Pavilion Proposals and Pollution Pods exhibitions. He has secured grants such as the Newton Fund (2017) and OfS SPICE bid (2020), and advises RIBA Regional Awards and conservation accreditation frameworks. Advising and leadership include directing PhD studies and leading REF panels (2014, 2021). His labs/teams collaborate with Heatherwick Studios, DOKA GmbH, and Tate, fostering knowledge exchange through CPD lectures and international conferences. Ongoing work integrates technical innovation with public engagement, exemplified by student internship programs and cross-sector decarbonization partnerships.
Professor Ian R. Hodgkinson is a distinguished academic at Loughborough University, specializing in strategy and digital transformation. He holds leadership roles including Co-Lead of the Digital Decarb Design Research Group and Academic Lead for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in Business and Management. His research focuses on strategic decision-making, digital decarbonization, and public service innovation, with over £12M in external funding. A former Head of the International Business, Strategy and Innovation Group, he has extensive experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, and fostering inclusive research environments. Education: BSc, MSc, PhD (specific fields not detailed). Research interests: strategy development, digital twins, environmental sustainability, and organizational improvisation. He co-developed the Digital Decarbonisation Toolkit and advises global entities like the OECD and World Economic Forum. Leadership contributions include steering Loughborough’s digital decarbonization initiatives and enhancing research commercialization. He has served on editorial boards of top journals (Journal of Service Management, European Journal of Marketing) and organizes international conferences. Teaching expertise spans undergraduate to doctoral levels, emphasizing practical skills for academia and industry. Key Expertise: Digital Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Public-Private Partnerships Grants: Leverhulme Trust, Innovate UK, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Recognition: WEF 2022 Pioneer in Digital Decarbonization
Dr. Le Xie is the Gordon McKay Professor of Electrical Engineering at Harvard University's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Previously, he served on the faculty of Texas A&M University from 2010 to 2024. He holds a B.E. from Tsinghua University, an S.M. from Harvard, and a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on energy system digitization, AI applications in power grids, and clean energy integration. Dr. Xie's work emphasizes addressing climate change through advanced grid technologies. His research interests include modeling large-scale systems, grid resilience, and electricity market design. He has pioneered frameworks for cyber-secure energy management and developed AI tools like OpenGridGym and PowerMamba. Key Contributions: Three-layered approach to carbon neutrality, cyber resilience strategies for virtual power plants, and AI-driven grid stability solutions. Industry Experience: Worked at ISO-New England and Edison Mission Energy Marketing & Trading. Leadership: Founded IEEE PES Subcommittee on Big Data & Analytics for Grid Operations. He has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award and IEEE mid-career recognition. His team's research has earned multiple best paper awards at conferences like IEEE SmartGridComm and North American Power Symposium. Current research explores cryptocurrency mining's impact on grids, climate-resilient energy systems, and foundational AI models for power grids. He advocates for data-driven approaches to enhance grid reliability and sustainability.
Professor Aimee Ambrose is a leading academic in Energy Policy at the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR), Sheffield Hallam University. Her research focuses on the societal impacts of energy and climate policies, particularly domestic carbon reduction measures. She employs non-traditional qualitative methodologies like oral history and participatory research to explore how policies affect lived experiences across diverse groups. Her international collaborations include partnerships with academics in Sweden, Finland, Romania, Australia, and New Zealand. She co-founded the Fuel Poverty Research Network (FPRN) and co-leads the Fuel Poverty Evidence project, aiming to accelerate policy decision-making. She currently leads four major programs: social/cultural responses to heating change, decarbonizing off-grid homes, high consumption studies, and a book project on historical sustainability. Professor Ambrose has secured funding from bodies like the Arts and Humanities Research Council, South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre, and the Energy Innovation Centre. Her work emphasizes equity, justice, and inclusive policy design, with over 30 peer-reviewed articles and numerous reports. She actively engages with policymakers and media on energy poverty and transitions to sustainable energy systems. Her advisory roles include supervising four postgraduate students and serving as a project director for initiatives like the JUSTHEAT social/cultural history of heating. She also contributes to cross-sector affordability reviews and collaborates with the International Energy Agency’s Technology Collaboration Programme on hard-to-reach energy users.
Roles & Affiliations: Joshua Skov is a Senior Instructor I of Management and Academic Director of the Center for Sustainable Business Practices at the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business. He also serves as an Industry Mentor, Oregon MBA advisor, and undergraduate program contributor. Contact: jskov@uoregon.edu . Education: MA, University of California, Berkeley (1997) MA, University of Washington (1994) BA, Yale University (1992) Research Interests: Skov focuses on corporate sustainability strategy, bridging technical analysis and executive decision-making. His work emphasizes climate change economics, sustainable transportation systems, and policy interventions. He actively designs courses like MGMT 250 (Sustainable Business) and collaborates with organizations such as the World Resources Institute and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Current Projects: Leading research on ride-hailing's carbon footprint (supported by Sloan Foundation) and developing educational materials on economic inequality for business leaders. Awards: 2021 Faculty Excellence in Universal Design Award (UO) 2019 Ideas Worth Teaching (Aspen Institute) Labs & Teams: Directs the Center for Sustainable Business Practices, contributing to cross-functional initiatives on sustainability in business education and industry partnerships.
Marie Claire Brisbois serves as Associate Professor in Energy Policy at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School, where she co-directs the Sussex Energy Group. Her research examines power dynamics in energy, water, and climate governance, with emphasis on social transformation and public participation in low-carbon transitions. Current leadership roles include Co-Investigator for the UK Energy Demand Research Centre (2023-2028) and Sussex lead for the H2020 CINTRAN project on coal phase-outs. Her educational background includes: PhD in Environment, Resources and Sustainability from University of Waterloo (2010-2015) Master of Applied Science in Biological Engineering from Dalhousie University (2005-2007) Dr. Brisbois investigates how political power structures evolve during resource system transformations, focusing on collaborative governance and social mobilization across local to global scales. Her work integrates relational sociology to analyze energy retrofit, demand flexibility, and just transition frameworks, consistently highlighting intersectional justice implications and the role of elite power in decarbonization pathways. Recent projects examine local Green New Deals, military-security dimensions of energy transitions, and participatory governance in smart energy systems. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Relational approaches to energy policy emphasizing social dynamics in retrofit implementation, (2) Critical examinations of power concentration in carbon-intensive region transitions, and (3) Trust-building mechanisms for automated demand flexibility systems. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical political ecology with practical policy design, with growing emphasis on Global South contexts and co-benefit frameworks linking energy demand reduction to wellbeing outcomes. Scientific recognition includes: Mitacs Canadian Science Policy Fellowship examining scientific knowledge optimization in environmental assessments Dr. Brisbois currently leads or co-leads seven major research initiatives including the £5.2M UK Energy Demand Research Centre and the H2020 CINTRAN project. Her teaching portfolio includes convening the Perspectives, Methods and Skills module for the online MSc in Energy Policy and co-convening the same module for on-campus MSc programs in Energy Policy, Science and Technology Policy, and Sustainable Development. She also supervises doctoral research on energy governance and transition politics. As Co-Director of the Sussex Energy Group, she shapes one of the UK's premier research hubs on energy policy, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across political science, sociology, and engineering disciplines. The group maintains active partnerships with government bodies including the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, European Commission, and international NGOs focused on just transition frameworks.
XiaoYu Wu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on clean energy technologies, including hydrogen production, carbon emission reduction strategies, and ammonia synthesis. He is affiliated with the Greener Production Group and holds a cross-appointment in relevant interdisciplinary fields. His work emphasizes sustainable energy systems integration, thermochemical processes, and the economic viability of renewable energy solutions. Key research themes include solar-driven fuel production, grid-to-vehicle energy systems, and carbon capture methods. He has contributed to studies on electrolytic ammonia production, hydrogen storage, and the optimization of fuel cell technologies. His research often bridges fundamental science with practical applications, addressing global challenges in decarbonization and energy security. Recent publications highlight advancements in reactor design for solar thermochemical systems, economic analyses of ammonia production across Canadian provinces, and hybrid energy storage systems. His work frequently explores synergies between renewable energy integration and industrial processes, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions goals.
Pablo Durango Cohen is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. He has been at NU since 2002, following his PhD from UC Berkeley. His research focuses on optimizing transportation systems, infrastructure management, environmental design, and policy. He teaches courses in systems engineering, finance, and statics/dynamics, emphasizing quantitative modeling for large-scale systems. His work includes developing frameworks for infrastructure health monitoring and auction mechanisms for road concessions. Education: Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Southern California) Master of Science and PhD in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (UC Berkeley) Research Interests: Dr. Cohen’s research integrates optimization and statistical models to enhance transportation systems' efficiency and sustainability. Key areas include infrastructure health monitoring, freight rail decarbonization, autonomous delivery systems, and lifecycle assessment of transit systems. He collaborates with institutions like NU’s Infrastructure Technology Institute to translate data into actionable insights for policymakers and engineers. Key Achievements: Recipient of the Matthew G. Karlaftis Best Paper Award (2025, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020) Pioneered frameworks for detecting unusual infrastructure measurements and forecasting deterioration Developed optimization models for transit bus fleets balancing economic, environmental, and social impacts Teaching and Mentoring: In addition to teaching undergraduate/graduate courses, Dr. Cohen supervises PhD students who have excelled in academia, government, and industry. He emphasizes experiential learning, such as using Divvy bike-sharing data to optimize Evanston’s bike rebalancing strategies. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Infrastructure Technology Institute (ITI) and leads interdisciplinary teams in transportation systems and sustainable engineering.
