Burgess is a PhD student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Burgess’ research explores the governance of atypical technologies, such as solar geoengineering, in the Canadian context.
Kasra is a Ph.D. candidate in System Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo. His research explores complexities and uncertainties around socio-environmental systems, climate change mitigation, and adaptation.
Stephanie is a PhD Student in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. Her research aims to outline the systems of policies and infrastructure that will be necessary to support the development of carbon dioxide removal and direct air carbon capture and storage technologies.
Monica is pursuing a MASc in Chemical Engineering – Nanotechnology at the University of Waterloo, investigating carbon capture technologies. She brings with her 7+ years of experience in the North American power industry and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta.
Vahid Barahimi is a chemical engineer and researcher specializing in DAC (Direct Air Capture) technology. He has an MSc degree in chemical engineering with a focus on water treatment. As a research assistant in the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Waterloo, he is part of a team working to develop direct air capture technologies that can effectively remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Fernanda Breña Ramos is a MES student in Sustainability Management at the University of Waterloo. Her research interests include net zero goals, climate policy, low-carbon transitions and open energy models.
Willaim Gillam is a PhD Candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs. For his dissertation William is researching the nexus of biospheric governance, the development of outer space, and their futures.
Hannah Rebekah Thigpen is a PhD student in Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo. Her research explores climate change mitigation and governance, carbon dioxide removal technologies, and scenario analysis methodologies that can inform decision-making under deep uncertainty.
Hope is a PhD Student in Global Environmental Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, where her doctoral research focuses on the potential fragmentation of ocean governance beyond national jurisdiction.