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Kelly Twomey Sanders is a Professor in the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California. Her research aims to ease tensions between human and natural systems, with a particular emphasis on reducing environmental impacts related to energy and water. She analyzes the tensions surrounding climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies while anticipating the effects of climate change on energy systems. Over her career, Sanders has authored more than a dozen publications and delivered numerous invited talks at the intersection of engineering, science, and policy. Notable recognitions include being listed among Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and MIT Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35 for her contributions to the energy field. In 2019, she was awarded the NSF Early CAREER award. Her research commentary has been featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, WIRED magazine, Forbes, Bloomberg, and Scientific American. She holds a B.S. in Bioengineering from Pennsylvania State University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Environmental Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin respectively. Sanders teaches courses related to energy and the environment.
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