Research Fellow Advancing Energy and Environmental Education
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Harvard UniversityDaniel Thorpe, Research Fellow in Energy and Environment at Harvard University, has dedicated his career to understanding and teaching about climate change mitigation and energy systems. His research focuses on critical environmental challenges, including the land use impacts of renewable energy and the long-term effects of energy efficiency on climate change. As a key contributor to Harvard's "Energy Within Environmental Constraints" course, he has invested over 3,000 hours developing comprehensive educational materials that help students understand complex energy and environmental issues. His teaching approach emphasizes practical understanding of energy technologies, environmental impacts, and economic considerations while exploring how people learn about and discuss polarizing topics. Through his work, Thorpe combines technical expertise with a deep interest in fostering productive dialogue around challenging environmental issues, particularly focusing on efficient and appropriate climate change mitigation strategies.