Her research focuses on: 1) the application of data synthesis methods and modeling tools, such as air quality and integrated assessment models (IAM), for decision-making and regulatory analysis; 2) the quantification of the costs and impacts of air quality and climate change on human health, electricity generation and armed conflict; 3) benefit-cost and policy analyses of integrating low carbon electricity generation in current and future markets. Prior to joining UMD, she held an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship. She earned a dual Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy and Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. She also holds a B.A.Sc and M.A.Sc in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from the University of Toronto, Canada. (A flyer describing this seminar is available here)