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Palo Alto, California, United States

Direct research initiatives within the Energy Delivery and Customer Solutions division and oversee quantitative and applied research projects in the international energy sector. Help the general public and the energy industry prepare for the combined effects of the energy transition and the evolving climate. Lead a program called "Ecosystem Risk and Resilience" and assist companies in evaluating the clean energy technologies' impact on the environment. Facilitate collaboration with utility companies, national labs, universities, and stakeholders to steer the creation and metrics of integrated modeling projects. Coordinate EPRI's research on nature-based climate change adaptation solutions for buildings, ecosystems, and communities.

Palo Alto, Ca

Led interdisciplinary research programs on data integration for climate-smart cities, electric power systems, climate and ecosystem issues, and water resources. Designed energy-water nexus study frameworks. Created models to understand climate impacts and performed water assessments. Conducted strategic research energy efficiency by examining the influence of climate change on natural resources, exploring ways to enhance the resilience of water sources.

Palo Alto, Ca

Developed approaches to managing and mitigating risks associated with natural resources. Evaluated and determined the capacity of water resources to withstand the impacts of climate change. Observed the utilization of water and energy-saving technologies from other sectors (industries, municipalities, and agriculture) and set up a framework to compare solutions.

Fairfax, Va

• Economic and statistical analysis of environmental issues, such as energy initiatives, climate regulations, and water policy• Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of energy, water, and natural resource policies• Strategic evaluation, scenario and tradeoff analysis of sustainability practices and solutions• Interdisciplinary and spatial analysis for environment and development projects• Identification, quantification, and valuation of ecosystem services

Arlington, Va

• Quantitative, interdisciplinary analysis of problems in environmental science, specifically climate change adaptation, water resources, and sustainable flows of ecosystem services• Economic and statistical analysis of ecosystem service provision • Climate change adaptation and economic analysis of adaptation options • Theoretical and practical implementation issues in ecosystem service valuation, methodology and application • Water quality modeling combined with economic analysis to examine outcomes of environmental policy

Arlington, Va

• Collaborated with colleagues on environmental research in the areas of ecosystem services, crop suitability, sedimentation and water quality• Presented and communicated findings to academic and practitioner audiences • Taught and coordinated workshops in regional offices regarding ecosystem services, valuation, and payments for ecosystem services

Ph.D., Natural Resources

M.E.Sc., Environmental Science

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