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Jesse M. Keenan is an Associate Professor and social scientist at the School of Architecture at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is a globally recognized thought leader whose research focuses on the intersection of climate change adaptation and the built environment, including aspects of design, engineering, regulation, planning, and financing. As a prominent figure in the field, Keenan has partnered with various global actors, including the American Institute of Architects, Carnegie Corporation, Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Science Foundation, to work on vital issues related to climate change. Previously, he served as the Director and Area Head for Real Estate and the Built Environment at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, and as the Research Director of the Center for Urban Real Estate at Columbia University. His publications include significant works such as 'Blue Dunes: Climate Change Design' and 'Climate Change Adaptation North America: Experiences, Case Studies and Practices.' Keenan has earned degrees in law (J.D. and LL.M.) and in the science of the built environment (M.Sc.) as well as a Ph.D. from Delft University of Technology.