Innovation & Economic Progress
The development of novel technologies is integral to our ability to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. From batteries for the storage of renewable energy, to optimized grids for its delivery and use, to carbon capture technologies–the potential for innovation is endless and promotes a diversified and strengthened sustainable, circular economy in the process.-
Benjamin Hobbs
Professor; Director, JHU Environment, Energy, Sustainability & Health Institute (E²SHI); Theodore M. and Kay W. Schad Professor of Environmental ManagementBenjamin F. Hobbs, the Theodore M. and Kay W. Schad Professor of Environmental Management, use systems analysis and economics to improve electric utility planning, operations, and policy, as well as management of environmental and water resources systems. -
John Boland
Professor EmeritusJohn Boland, PhD, is an engineer and an economist, specializing in water and energy resources, environmental economics, and public utility management. -
Jonah Erlebacher
ProfessorJonah Erlebacher, PhD, is expanding our understanding of materials processing, using variations of dealloying to create ultra-high-strength nanocomposite metals that may survive extreme environments, and discovering next-generation fuel cell catalysts. -
Howard Fairbrother
ProfessorHoward Fairbrother, PhD, studies the environmental implications and applications of nanomaterials. -
Paul Ferraro
Bloomberg Distinguished ProfessorPaul Ferraro, PhD, is known for his research on behavioral economics and the design and estimation of impacts of environmental programs. -
Marisa Hughes
Senior Staff ScientistMarisa Hughes, PhD, focuses on incubating new research in understanding, mitigating, and adapting to the rapidly changing environment. This includes Earth sensing and modeling, climate readiness, environmental response and restoration, resource security, and source reduction.
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