Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Sustainability

Companies can benefit from collaborating with academic researchers in the field of Sustainability in several ways. Firstly, researchers can provide valuable insights and expertise on sustainability issues, helping companies develop and implement effective sustainability strategies. Secondly, researchers have access to cutting-edge research and can provide companies with the latest knowledge and trends in sustainability. Thirdly, academic researchers can help companies identify and address sustainability challenges specific to their industry. Lastly, collaborating with researchers can lead to the development of innovative solutions and technologies that can enhance a company's sustainability performance.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Sustainability include Madeline Lenhausen, Joel Hartter, PhD, Julie Klinger, VINEET KUMAR, Dr. Vartenie Aramali, Ph.D., Stefan Groschl, and Ryan Howell.

Madeline Lenhausen

Sacramento, California, United States of America
7 Years Experience
Quantitative Researcher in Psychology
Education

University of California, Davis

PhD, Psychology / 2022

Davis, California, United States of America

University of California, Davis

M.A., Psychology / 2021

Davis, California, United States of America

Michigan State University

B.S., Psychology / May, 2018

East Lansing, Michigan, United States of America
Experience

University of California, Davis

Graduate Student Researcher / Teaching Assistant / 2018 — 2022

Research Expertise (1)
Social Psychology
About
I am a personality researcher with extensive expertise in data analysis and quantitative methodology. I have 7+ years of research experience, and have performed a wide range of analyses including: structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, factor analysis, (logistic) regression, and ANOVAs.

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Joel Hartter, PhD

Boulder, Colorado, United States of America
23 Years Experience
Professor of Sustainability and Sustainable Business Strategist
Education

University of Florida

PhD, Geography / December, 2007

Gainesville, Florida, United States of America

Oregon State University

MS, Forest Engineering / June, 2007

Corvallis, Oregon, United States of America

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

BSE, Mechanical Engineering / May, 2000

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
Experience

Parallel Labs

Founder, Principal / January, 2023 — Present

Drive impactful sustainability, climate risk management, and low carbon strategies across diverse industries, ensuring innovative solutions, adherence to compliance standards, and decarbonization. Provide insight and guidance to embed sustainability throughout the business, fostering a organizational culture of sustainability, and informing critical business decisions. Partner closely with executives and high-potential sustainability leaders, offering extended strategic advising on a personalized, high-touch sustainability transformation journey.

Independent Consultant

Sustainability Advisor, Researcher, Consultant / January, 2004 — December, 2022

Led strategic sustainability initiatives across sectors, raising >$5M for SDGs in East Africa. Assessed environmental impacts in Africa, developed zero emissions strategies for US towns. Implemented NPS systems, sustainability in ski industry, and authored DEN airport's first sustainability report. Supported extended producer responsibility and compliance reporting. Managed $5M USDA wildfire and climate program. Developed climate strategies in Inland Northwest and for multinational corporations. Led Amazon bioeconomy strategy. Drove brand alignment for media group, managed complex cross-sector partnerships. Advised on policy, climate, energy, waste goals. Pro bono advisor in sustainability, outdoor recreation, conservation.

University of Colorado

Professor of Sustainability / January, 2014 — Present

Led biodiversity conservation, nature positive, climate, and SDG strategy and implementation, and collaboration with private sector, local and tribal authorities, international NGOs and governments in 10+ countries. Develop and teach undergraduate, graduate, and professional level coursework in sustainability, ESG, circular economy, stakeholder engagement, sustainability business strategy,climate adaptation.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
sustainability
Other Research Expertise (10)
climate change and adaptation
Conservation
Natural resource management
Corporate sustainability
ESG
And 5 more
About
Joel Hartter is an international expert in sustainability and a sustainable business strategist, with more than two decades of experience. His diverse career spans work in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. He has worked with dozens of organizations and industry leaders to embed sustainability within brands, align sustainability to create strategic growth opportunities, manage and mitigate risk, and create a compelling business proposition for sustainability. Joel brings his extensive knowledge, experience and network to every engagement, providing strategic guidance on sustainability and ESG goals for startups to Fortune 500 companies, local, state, and federal government, higher education, and non-profits each year. Joel takes his practice into the classroom, into the boardrooms, and into corporate offices, where he is committed to educating the next sustainability leaders and helping business turn intentions into actions, and accelerate their path for a sustainable future. He teaches university and professional courses, master classes, and seminars to >20,000 people annually. Joel is also widely regarded for his commitment to workforce development and higher ed innovation. He has created and led numerous successful business units, academic programs, and higher ed-private sector partnerships. He leverages EdTech, work-integrated education, and leading curriculum design to create cutting edge learning programs for companies, schools, and universities.

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Julie Klinger

Newark, Delaware, United States of America
17 Years Experience
Assistant Professor of Geography at University of Delaware
Education

University of California, Berkeley

Ph.D., Geography / 2015

Berkeley, California, United States of America

Sarah Lawrence College

B.A., International Relations, Politic Geography / 2006

Bronxville, New York, United States of America

Certificate, Professional Training, China Studies, International Politics / 2007

Nanjing
Experience

University of Delaware

Assistant Professor of Geography / January, 2020 — Present

Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

Assistant Professor of International Relations / June, 2015 — December, 2019

UC Berkeley

PhD Candidate / 2012 — 2015

PhD Student / 2009 — 2012

Research Expertise (3)
Political Science and International Relations
Geography, Planning and Development
Sociology and Political Science
About
I'm an Assistant Professor of Geography in the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences at the University of Delaware, and faculty in the Minerals, Materials, and Society Program. My recently released book, "Rare Earth Frontiers: From Terrestrial Subsoils to Lunar Landscapes" with Cornell University Press, is based on five years' research in the capitals and borderlands of China, Brazil, and the USA. It recently received the Meridian Book Award from the American Association of Geographers for its "unusually important contribution to the art and science of geography." Full professional fluency in Mandarin and Portuguese. Worldwide research, consulting, and negotiation experience.

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VINEET KUMAR

Dehradun
9 Years Experience
Research Faculty in Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering
Education

Indian Institute of Technology BHU

Ph.D., Metallurgical Engineering / October, 2022

Varanasi

Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology

M.Tech, Material science and Engineering / September, 2015

Allahabad

Uttar Pradesh Technical University

B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering / July, 2012

Lucknow
Experience

Graphic Era deemed to be University Dehradun

Assistant Professor / September, 2023 — Present

Research faculty in Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of technology Hamirpur Himanchal Pradesh

Faculty / February, 2023 — August, 2023

Parul University

Assistant Professor / July, 2015 — July, 2017

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Sustainability
Other Research Expertise (4)
Materials
Tribology
Composites
Manufacturing
About
**5.5 YEARS OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN HIGH TEMPERATURE CASTING, MANUFACTURING, ADVANCED COMPOSITE DEVELOPMENT, TRIBOLOGY, TESTING, CHARACTERIZATION WITH 3 YEARS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN MECHANICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING.**

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Dr. Vartenie Aramali, Ph.D.

Tempe, Arizona, United States of America
Unknown affiliation
Education

Arizona State University

Ph.D., Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering / August, 2022

Tempe, Arizona, United States of America

American University of Beirut

Master's, Engineering Management / February, 2017

Beirut

Notre Dame University – Louaize

Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering / June, 2011

Byblos
Experience

ASU

Research Associate

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Sustainability
Other Research Expertise (6)
Project Management
Earned Value Management
Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Safety
And 1 more
About
Vartenie Aramali holds a PhD in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering and has extensive experience in project and construction management. She has managed large-scale and complex projects worth billions of dollars across the power, oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors. Vartenie’s skills in project management, data analysis, machine learning, and AI have been applied in both academic and professional contexts. She has mentored students for several years as a faculty member and assistant professor.

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Stefan Groschl

Paris
23 Years Experience
Full-time Research Professor in the Department of Management at the ESSEC Business School, Paris-Singapore.
Education

Ph.D., Philosophy

Oxford
Experience

ESSEC Business School

Professor / 2012 — Present

Responsibilities include the development and teaching of courses in the area of Human Resources Management, Organisational Behaviour, Diversity Management and Responsible Leadership in a wide range of graduate, specialized and executive management programs at ESSEC. Teaching assignments have included a wide range of academic institutions in Mexico, Taiwan, Spain, New Zealand, Germany, Bahrain, Peru, and Cambodia. Current research focuses on responsible leadership, diversity management, organizational behavior and international HR management, and has been published in a wide range of academic and public arenas. Publications include books on responsible leadership, diversity management, and international human resources management related aspects. Past and current research has also been published in numerous book chapters and articles in both the international trade and academic press. Editorial board membership and reviewer posts include numerous international academic management journals.

Co Chair of Leadership and Diversity

The Chair was created by ESSEC in partnership with L’Oreal, Air France and Deloitte in 2007. Key responsibilities included the creation of knowledge, relevant to both managerial and academic audiences, on research related to the theory and practice of organizational diversity and its relationship to performance, taking into account the different perspectives of stakeholders. Teaching responsibilities included the development, teaching and administration of organizational diversity related courses and seminars. Administrative tasks focused on budgeting, student recruitment and selection, and the organization of think tank events and guest speaker series.

Stanford University

Scancor Research Scholar

Invited by the Scandinavian Consortium for Organizational Research at Stanford University, research was conducted in the area of diversity management and a number of other HR and OB related fields

Research Expertise (1)
Education
About
I am a Professor in the Department of Management and the Co-founder of the Chair of Leadership and Diversity at the ESSEC Business, Paris-Singapore. My previous full-time academic posts include assignments in Canada and the UK. For ESSEC I have been teaching in a wide range of graduate and executive management programs in France and Germany. Much of my expertise and interests are in areas of responsible leadership, diversity management, international human resources management, and organizational behavior. I have shared my experiences in a wide range of academic and public arenas, and I have published several books on responsible leadership, diversity management, and international human resources management related aspects. My research has also been published in numerous book chapters and articles in both the international trade and academic press. My teaching assignments have brought me to a wide range of academic institutions in Mexico, Taiwan, Spain, New Zealand, Germany, Bahrain, Peru, Panama, Canada, USA and Cambodia. I am an editorial board member and reviewer for numerous international academic management journals. I have served as a member of the Observatoire de la diversité et de la parité at the French Interior Ministry, and I have developed and conducted company training programs for firms in France and internationally.

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Ryan Howell

San Francisco , California, United States of America
18 Years Experience
Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology, San Francisco State University
Education

University of California, Riverside

PhD, Social / Personality Psychology Division / 2005

Riverside, California, United States of America

University of California, Riverside

MA, Social / Personality Psychology / 2002

Riverside, California, United States of America

Westmont College

BSc, Psychology / 1998

Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
Experience

San Francisco State University, Department of Psychology

Associate Professor / 2012 — Present

Research Expertise (34)
Happiness
Psychiatry and Mental health
Clinical Psychology
History and Philosophy of Science
Applied Psychology
And 29 more
About
Dr. Ryan Howell is an Associate Professor at San Francisco State University. His research interests include the psychology of goals and how people pursue and achieve them. Dr. Howell received his PhD in Social/Personality Psychology from the University of California, Riverside in 2005.

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Example Sustainability projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on Sustainability?

Developing a Sustainable Supply Chain

An academic researcher can work with a company to analyze its supply chain and identify opportunities for sustainability improvements. This can include reducing carbon emissions, minimizing waste, and promoting ethical sourcing practices.

Implementing Renewable Energy Solutions

An academic researcher can assist a company in transitioning to renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power. They can conduct feasibility studies, provide technical expertise, and help develop a roadmap for the implementation of renewable energy solutions.

Designing Sustainable Packaging

An academic researcher can collaborate with a company to develop sustainable packaging solutions that reduce environmental impact. This can involve exploring alternative materials, optimizing packaging design for recyclability, and minimizing packaging waste.

Measuring and Reporting Sustainability Performance

An academic researcher can help a company establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop a framework for measuring and reporting sustainability performance. This can include developing metrics, conducting data analysis, and benchmarking against industry standards.

Engaging Stakeholders in Sustainability Initiatives

An academic researcher can assist a company in engaging stakeholders, such as employees, customers, and communities, in sustainability initiatives. They can conduct surveys, facilitate workshops, and develop communication strategies to promote stakeholder involvement and support.