Sustainability Research Directory

Kathy Hill, PhD, has teaching and research interests in Congress and specifically its institutional capacity with respect to policymaking in scientific and technical areas, as well as the role of civics in American democracy.

Benjamin F. Hobbs, PhD, uses systems analysis and economics to improve electric utility planning, operations, and policy, as well as management of environmental and water resources systems.

Marisa 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.

Sung Hoon Kang, PhD, has been investigating solutions to address current challenges in engineering materials, structures and devices with applications including resiliency, sensing, energy, and health care.

Saman Karimi, PhD, seeks to understand the thermal/structural evolution of planetary bodies. Part of his research is geared toward enhancing the efficiency of geothermal systems in producing clean renewable energy.

Howard Katz, PhD, is a pioneer in the fields of organic electronics and photonics, and an expert in polymer design, synthesis, and assembly. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Chemistry at the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences.  Sustainability-related research interests include thermoelectric energy conversion, electrical energy storage,  detection of environmental toxins, and efficient polymer utilization.