Has authored over 50 journal articles, research reports, and conference papers; work has been published in Science Magazine and Nature journals and cited in U.S. congressional legislation; featured in BBC, NPR, and NYT stories.
Research Experience
Currently a Staff Scientist in the Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Division of the Energy Technologies Area at LBNL; applies life-cycle assessments (LCA) methods to explore systems-wide energy, emissions, and materials flows through buildings and industrial sectors; current work focuses on emerging technologies and industries in the areas of data center energy/water use, electronic waste recycling, building material circularity, and industrial decarbonization.
Education
Received an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley, with an emphasis on building energy use and indoor air quality.
Background
Research interests include measuring and modeling the potential energy, economic, and air pollutant impacts associated with the large-scale adoption of clean energy policy and technologies for buildings and manufacturing, with a particular focus on information and communication technology (ICT).
Miscellany
Before joining LBNL, held fellowship positions with the National Academy of Science in Washington, D.C., and the Consortium on Green Design and Manufacturing at UC Berkeley; also worked as an engineering consultant and LEED Accredited Professional to develop and implement sustainable building metrics.