Work with thought leaders and academic experts from University of New Hampshire

Researchers on NotedSource with connections to University of New Hampshire include Joel Hartter, PhD, Erin Drufva, Shannon Donovan, Ph.D., AICP, José Paulo Marchezi, Chris Dorich, Jihad Rachid, Ph.D, Stephen Kokoska, Daniel Shepard, and Mark Grueter.

Joel Hartter, PhD

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

Parallel Labs

Founder, Principal / January, 2023Present

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, 2004December, 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, 2014Present

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.

University of Colorado

Executive Director / January, 2014June, 2023

Founder & Chief Executive, leading U.S. sustainability program; 800% growth, $21M/5-year sales on $400k investment. Established program as national sustainability leader; created industry talent pipeline. Founded higher ed startup for $862B outdoor industry; 300% growth in 1 year. Designed/taught global courses in sustainable business, ESG, Net Zero. Drove B2C marketing strategy, complex business plans, aligned strategies with operational needs. Implemented DEI initiatives; hiring, retention, training, scholarships for underrepresented communities. Developed 150+ private sector partnerships; consulting in energy efficiency, GHG emissions, carbon neutrality. Pioneered leadership development programs in sustainability.

University of New Hampshire

Professor Sustainability and Public Policy / August, 2007December, 2013

Directed enterprise-wide sustainabilty initiative for $415M university: aligned education, operations, sustainability goals. Launched first professional graduate program in economic development, sustainability, public policy; 500% ROI in 3 years. Provided strategic guidance on compliance and performance in infrastructure investments (energy, water, transportation). Led new sustainability programs focused on ESG for >2000 students annually. Developed leading sustainability education programs in northeast US; partnered with Carsey School of Public Policy, Paul College of Business for 1000+ students/year. Managed $2M annual research portfolio; collaborated with 50+ SMEs across 5 countries, 10+ disciplines, and 50+ government officials.

Books Open the World

Founder, CEO / June, 2005December, 2010

Led development and launch of International 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Uganda for women’s and girls’ education and empowerment. Supported 22 local libraries, a pre-school, scholarships, vocational training, literacy, after-school tutoring, a nutrition program, language classes, mobile health clinic, maternal and public health; served 100+ communities.

Research Expertise
climate change and adaptation
sustainability
Conservation
Natural resource management
Corporate sustainability
And 6 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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Erin Drufva

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America
Postdoctorate level biochemical engineer with publications in enzyme expression/engineering and genetic tool development
Education

B.A., Chemistry / May, 2013

South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States of America

University of New Hampshire

Ph.D., Chemical Engineering / May, 2018

Durham, New Hampshire, United States of America
Experience

University of New Hampshire

Graduate Research Assistant / January, 20142018

I worked on various projects including the characterization of fluorescent proteins as gene expression reporters for Parageobacillus thermoglucosidasius, development of fast, marker-less genome editing techniques for Bacillus subtilis, and characterization and immobilization of a thermostable laccase on the surface of B. subtilis spores. I also acted as laboratory manager and assisted undergraduate students with their projects.

University of New Hampshire

Teaching Assistant / September, 2013May, 2017

I assisted professors in the chemical engineering department with grading homework assignments and laboratory reports. I also held office hours where I helped students with homework and studying for tests. Finally, I helped set up laboratory experiments and oversaw students as they completed experiments.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Postdoctoral Research Associate / January, 2019March, 2022

I investigated the impact of host selection on the heterologous expression of polyketide synthases. I also acted as laboratory manager. Finally, I assisted undergraduate and graduate students with various projects involving ketoreductase expression/engineering and nonribosomal peptide synthetase expression/engineering.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Biochemical Engineer / April, 2022October, 2024

I characterized a panel of enzymes for nylon hydrolase activity and worked on engineering one of these enzymes. I also developed a transformation protocol for a non-model bacterium, Bacillus velezensis.

Research Expertise
Biochemical Engineering
Microbiology
Synthetic Biology
Chemical Engineering
Protein Engineering
About
Erin Drufva is a highly educated and experienced individual in the field of chemistry and chemical engineering. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from a reputable institution in 2013 and continued her education by pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, which she completed in 2018. During her time as a graduate student, Erin gained valuable research experience as a Graduate Research Assistant, conducting experiments and analyzing data related to her field of study. She also served as a Teaching Assistant, helping students understand complex concepts and conducting laboratory sessions. After completing her Ph.D., Erin continued her research career as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. There, she worked on various projects related to enzyme engineering and published several papers in reputable journals. Erin also worked as a Biochemical Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In this role, she utilized her knowledge and skills to assist in various environmentally relevant projects. Overall, Erin is a dedicated and skilled professional with a strong background in chemical engineering and microbiology. She is passionate about research and continuously seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge and expertise in her field.

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Shannon Donovan, Ph.D., AICP

A conservation social scientist and certified urban planner
Education

University of New Hampshire

B.S., Wildlife Management / May, 1996

Durham, New Hampshire, United States of America

West Virginia University

M.S., Resources, Recreation, and Tourism / June, 2000

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America

University of Idaho

Ph.D., Environmental Science / August, 2007

Moscow, Idaho, United States of America
Research Expertise
Social Science
Community Planning
Participatory Mapping
Sense of Place
About
Shannon has over 25 years of experience in sustainable community planning, environmental justice, interdisciplinary communication, and collaborative engagement. She has facilitated the collaborative development of transformative projects and created interdisciplinary curricula with diverse partners, stakeholders, and rights holders. Her work has catalyzed significant advancements in rural sustainability, underpinned by a solid foundation in cross-disciplinary communication and with particular attention to elevating the diverse voices of underserved communities. Shannon has a B.S. in Wildlife Management from the University of New Hampshire, an M.S. in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Resources from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science (with a social science concentration) from the University of Idaho, where she served as a National Science Foundation Integrative Graduate Education Research and Traineeship (IGERT) Doctoral Fellow. Shannon is also certified as a community planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

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José Paulo Marchezi

Postdoctoral Research Assistant at University of New Hampshire
Experience

University of New Hampshire

Postdoctoral Research Assistant / August, 2022August, 2024

State Key Laboratory for Space Weather, INPE

Post Doctoral Fellow / March, 2021August, 2022

Frontier Development Lab

Researcher / June, 2022August, 2022

National Institute for Space Research

Post doctoral fellow / March, 2021June, 2022

Ph.D. Researcher / March, 2016May, 2020

Dom Rock

Data Scientist / July, 2019February, 2021

Goddard Space Flight Center

Visitor Researcher / August, 2018January, 2019

Research Expertise
Earth's Magnetic field
Space Physics
Van Allen Radiation Belts
Wave Particle Interaction
Python
And 7 more
About
José Paulo Marchezi is a highly educated and experienced space physics researcher with a strong physics and data science background. He received his Ph.D. in Space Physics from Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais in 2020 after completing a Master's degree in the same field in 2016. He also holds a Full Degree in Physics from Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, which he obtained in 2014. José has gained valuable research experience throughout his career by working at various prestigious institutions. He has served as a postdoctoral research assistant at the University of New Hampshire, a postdoctoral fellow at the State Key Laboratory for Space Weather at INPE, and a researcher at Frontier Development Lab. He has also held positions as a Postdoctoral Fellow and Ph.D. Researcher at the National Institute for Space Research. José's data science and space physics expertise led him to work on important projects, including researching space weather and developing predictive models for space events. He has also worked as a Data Scientist at Dom Rock, where he used his skills to analyze and interpret large amounts of data. In addition to his research and academic work, José has also gained valuable experience as a Visitor Researcher at Goddard Space Flight Center, where he collaborated with other scientists and researchers from around the world. With his strong education and diverse research experience, José Paulo Marchezi is a valuable asset to any team in the field of geofísica espacial and data science.

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Chris Dorich

Enabling and scaling agricultural and food sector transformation for climate benefits, resilience, and improving grower ROI
Education

University of New Hampshire

Master's degree, Earth Sciences: Geochemical / January, 2013

University of New Hampshire

Bachelor's degree, Environmental Science / January, 2011

About
My goal is to participate and help lead innovative projects regarding agricultural adaptation, mitigation, and efficiency in order to help lower greenhouse gas emissions and make agricultural systems more resilient under the changing climate. Improving communication of science and better engaging stakeholders in climate action. <br> I attended the University of New Hampshire (UNH) where I received my bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecosystems in 2011. While at UNH I worked for the Forest Ecosystem lab researching carbon fluxes in forest ecosystems, and the Environmental Research Group where I researched the impact of snow on green roofs. I worked two summers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks with the Alaska Peatland Experiment as part of the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer internship program. Here my work focused on researching carbon fluxes in an Alaskan peatland under a changing climate. I later participated in a UNH run New Zealand Study abroad program called EcoQuest where I wrote my senior thesis titled "Lizard populations on Motuihe Island, New Zealand". While in New Zealand I came to realize my interest in agricultural systems and how they involved a deep multidisciplinary understanding of both human nature and systems as well as ecosystem science. The interwoven fabric of these fields is ever present and is essential for understanding and adapting in an ever changing world. I earned a masters degree at UNH in 2013 on my thesis titled "Comparison of greenhouse gas emissions on an organic and conventional dairy in New Hampshire". My thesis involved sampling of GHG emissions from dairy cows, manure, animal housing, and soil emissions. My thesis focused on examining differences in management between systems and how this can lead to varied GHG efficiencies, as well as the advantages and disadvantages between systems.

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Daniel Shepard

Senior technology executive | Innovative product designer | Bringing ideas from problem recognition to product delivery
Experience

TowGo, LLC

Founder & CEO / May, 2016Present

Responsible for all aspects of development and manufacture of an automotive aftermarket product for precise trailer backup: outsourced partner management and worked closely with contractors for electrical circuit design (BLE, 9 DoF IMU’s, magnetic rotation sensors), mechanical design, and software (firmware in C/C++, Bluetooth app development in Android Studio/Java & iOS/Swift in Xcode & Flutter/Dart, web design in HTML, CSS, Javascript, & WordPress, quaternion algebra, and Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint), as well as patents & trademarks (drafting, filing and prosecuting), e-commerce, FCC & IC (Canada) radio certifications, finance and supply chain.

Simbex LLC

Product Consultant / May, 2021October, 2021

Responsible for non-standard client projects involving acoustics, mobility, and medical devices, including Design For Manufacture, Hazard Analysis, and Failure Analysis using Agile/SCRUM management techniques. SCRUM certified Project Owner and Project Engineer.

University of New Hampshire (UNH)

Senior Keystone Project Mentor / September, 2019May, 2020

Worked with student team to develop system for K-12 educators to impact school bullying and opioid vulnerability. Agile software development effort (3 week sprints) included front end app (smart device or web browser) connected to web server with extensive security precautions to identify children who may need additional teacher assistance or guidance.

HGST/Western Digital

NVM & IP Technologist / May, 2015May, 2016

Responsible for knowledge transfer of Contour Semiconductor acquired IP, new idea generation and patent drafting.

Contour Semiconductor

Founder, CTO, & Board Member / January, 2000May, 2015

Founded this VC funded semiconductor company for the development of low cost, high capacity, solid state memories. Invented DTM memory technology, a highly efficient and symmetric memory architecture. This patented architecture reduces the number of mask and process steps by as much as 65 percent compared to NAND flash memory resulting in about a three-fold improvement in capacity for the fab with a corresponding 65 percent reduction in wafer cost relative to NAND while maintaining compatibility with a standard CMOS line. The DTM memory array is a self-aligned, cross- point array based on a 4F² cell that uses a vertical epitaxial diode as the select device and a patented phase- change memory element design. Successfully demonstrated memory device manufactured without any transistors. Responsibilities also include patent writing and PTO office action responses. 46 patents issued or allowed and over a dozen pending. Created 3D animation tool for visualizing processes in Visual Basic.

Glimpse Waters inc.

President / February, 1997December, 2013

Founded this solutions and inventions company for the marketing of my various patented and patent pending inventions. Developed embedded software for H&L Industries, a maker of fiber optic controllers for the power utility industry. Other clients include companies in the Fortune 50 and the United States Olympic Committee (Sport Science & Technology). Developed trailer backing guidance device & high speed sewing machine (100K stitch/min). Multiple patents issued.

University of New Hampshire (UNH)

Senior Keystone Project Mentor / September, 2023Present

Project to create software to create an informed debate for content generation. Manages a debate between two or more participants and tracks floor time, research time, and idle time. Upon debate completion, produces video product for broadcast or online sharing.

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