Ryan Brenner
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Ph.D. Student, Urban Systems
Dissertation/Research Advisor: Constantine Kontokosta
My research focuses on both climate mitigation and adaptation in the urban context. For mitigation, I am part of the Urban Intelligence Lab at the Marron Institute where I research building energy efficiency policies like New York City’s Local Law 97. For adaptation, I am part of NOAA’s Caribbean Climate Adaptation Network where I research how governance structures impact disaster resilience. My focus with both research streams is understanding how complex science is translated into policy decisions for sustainable urban development.
Urban Systems
Dissertation/Research Advisor: Dr. Constantine Kontokosta
My research focuses on both climate mitigation and adaptation in the urban context. For mitigation, I am part of the Urban Intelligence Lab at the Marron Institute where I research building energy efficiency policies like New York City’s Local Law 97. For adaptation, I am part of NOAA’s Caribbean Climate Adaptation Network where I research how governance structures impact disaster resilience. My focus with both research streams is understanding how complex science is translated into policy decisions for sustainable urban development.
Education
MS, Public Policy – New York University
MS, Law – Montclair State University
BS, Conservation Biology – Colorado State University