Speaker: Melissa Lott (Columbia University)
Dr. Melissa C. Lott is a Senior Research Scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy, where she leads the Power Sector and Renewables Research Initiative. She has worked as an engineer and advisor for more than 15 years in the United States, Europe, and Asia. While her work has spanned the entire energy system, Dr. Lott is internationally recognized for her work in the electricity and transportation sectors. For her research and contributions to global energy sector dialogues, Dr. Lott has been featured as a Solar 100 Thought Leader, an IEEE Women in Power, and a Forbes 30 under 30 in Energy.
Dr. Lott specializes in technology and policy research, working to increase our understanding of the impacts of our energy systems on air pollution and public health. She directly applies this understanding to help decision-makers mobilize technology and policy solutions to support the transition to low-carbon energy systems. She has authored more than 350 scientific articles, columns, op-eds, journal publications, and reports. Dr. Lott was previously a founding author on Scientific American’s Plugged In. An active public speaker, she has been featured in interviews with international news organizations including the BBC World Service, ABC News PM in Australia, and Scientific American magazine’s French edition.
Part of the EPRG Energy & Environment Seminar Programme