Each of these experts are past Scholars in Residence whoÌýparticipated and collaborated on policy-oriented, interdisciplinary researchÌýand teachingÌýwith TISED Members,Ìýothers at 91³Ô¹Ï, and beyond.

Dr. Bruce Lourie, PhD
President, Ivey FoundationÌýÌý
In residence at TISED: January 1 – June 30, 2023Ìý
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Dr. Joel Pedersen

Vilas Distinguished Professor at University of Wisconsin - Madison
In residence: April -ÌýOctober 2019
Prof. Joel Pedersen research interest are environmental interfacial chemistry, specifically molecular-scale interfacial processes of nanomaterials with biological systems, and its environmental implications TISED
Dr. Mark O'Malley

Mark O'Malley is Professor of Electrical Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD), founding Director of the Electricity Research Centre and Director of the UCD Energy Institute a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional, industry-supported research activity
Dr. Thilo Hofmann

Chair and Professor of Environmental Geosciences, University of Vienna (Austria)
In residence: April -ÌýOctober 2019
Prof. HofmannÌýcollaborated with TISED and its members toÌýlink plant-nanobiotechnology with industrial agriculture, water resources and supply, waste management, and environmental resilience.
Dr. Pedro Alvarez

George R. Brown Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering,ÌýRice University
Director of the NSF ERC on Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT)
In residence: May -ÌýOctober 2017
Dr. Alvarez will be working with TISED on two inter-related areas: (i) safe and sustainable nanotechnology and (ii) resilience of water systems for safe and sustainable water supplies.
Dr. Stefan Grimberg

Professor, Clarkson University
InÌýresidence:ÌýJanuary - JuneÌý2017
Anaerobic digestion researcher, Dr. Stefan Grimberg, will collaborate with TISED and others to study the environmental, economic and associated policy implications of diverting source-separated organic waste from landfills to wastewater treatment plants.ÌýAdditionally Dr. Grimberg will work with TISED to assess and develop policies that minimize impact on the environment while realizing their energy and nutrient recovery potential.
Dr. Chris Marnay

Principal, Microgrid Design of Mendocino (MgDoM)
InÌýresidence:ÌýDecember 2016 - May 2017
Over the last 15 years, Dr. Chris Marnay’s work and research has focused on microgrids and he has become a very influential researcher in this area. Dr. MarnayÌýwill bring his experience to bear, working with TISED and others on exploring the benefits of microgrids and their role in smart grid deployment and sustainable resilient communities.Ìý