Dr. Christoph Meinrenken

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Biography

Christoph Meinrenken is a Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. He is also the Academic Director for the M.S. degree in Information & Knowledge Strategy at the Climate School, where he serves as Principal Investigator for various projects related to energy systems and sustainability. His research emphasizes computer modeling to enhance the techno-economic performance of low-carbon energy systems. Recent projects have included electricity arbitrage in smart buildings and the electrification of the transportation sector, funded by prominent organizations such as the Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation, and others. With extensive experience in Life Cycle Assessment and enterprise-scale sustainability analytics, Christoph has collaborated with global leaders in sustainability, such as the World Resources Institute and the Carbon Disclosure Project. Prior to his tenure at Columbia, he modeled molecular spectra at Princeton University and specialized in computational neuroscience during his doctoral studies at the Max Planck Institute. Christoph has also spent significant time in the private sector, focusing on financial engineering and risk management.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)