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Desirée Plata is the Distinguished Climate and Energy Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she also serves as the Director of the Parsons Laboratory. Her research focuses on the development of novel carbon-based materials and their applications in sustainable environmental practices. She has authored numerous publications addressing various aspects of environmental sustainability, including resource management and oil spill remediation technologies. Dr. Plata's innovative work has been recognized with several prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER Award and the Odebrecht Award for Sustainable Development. She has also been involved with initiatives promoting innovational advancements in the energy sector, including the Department of Energy's Innovation Crossroads program. A graduate of Union College, she earned her B.S. in 2003 and completed her Ph.D. in Oceanography from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 2009. Her teaching and leadership within the School of Engineering highlight her dedication to educating future generations about climate and energy challenges.