DR. JEFFREY WILSON
Director – Terrametrics Research
Dr. Jeffrey Wilson is an Assistant Professor in the School of Environment, Enterprise & Development at the University of Waterloo. He works at the interface of economic, environmental and wellbeing research and policy. Dr. Wilson is an Affiliate with the Canadian Index of Wellbeing, member of the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy, and member of the Interdisciplinary Center on Climate Change. He has an established publication record with 27 peer reviewed journal articles, and six book chapters. His work is well cited, with over 1000 citations as measured by google scholar. One of his articles received the Graedel Prize for best paper in the Journal of Industrial Ecology. His research has been recognized internationally. For example, in 2019, he was invited as an expert to the InterAction Council meetings in Colombia advising former heads of state on the green economy. He was also an international research fellow with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Low Carbon College. Dr. Wilson enjoys teaching, leading classes in sustainability economics, economic development theory, environment and business, and corporate social responsibility. As an academic, Jeff takes pride in staying abreast of leading edge thinking on sustainability innovation, corporate sustainability, and the green economy. Prior to joining the University of Waterloo, Dr. Wilson ran a boutique consulting firm specializing in sustainability measurement and strategy to advance low carbon pathways.
For a full list of publications, see Jeff’s Google Scholar Profile
Andrea Coxworthy
Operations Manager – Terrametrics Research Lab
Andrea is an alumna from the University of Waterloo having recently graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science focused in the areas of biology and psychology. She also holds a Diploma in Sustainability from the Faculty of Environment. The diverse skillset taken from her undergraduate studies, coupled with a passion for sustainability, have given her a unique standpoint to work with community groups and on research projects. Since graduating she has pursued community work and research on the social, economic, and ecological impacts of the aggregate industry within rural community settings. Additionally, she works as a director on the Impossible Project aiming to boost morale and empower positive change by highlighting seemingly impossible occurrences.
tatianna brierley
Researcher - Terrametrics Research Lab
Tatianna is a student in the Masters of Environmental Studies in Sustainability Management Program at the University of Waterloo. She has just completed her Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Environment and Business at the University of Waterloo, and has returned to complete her Masters. Tatianna is interested in incorporating her business knowledge to support and develop sustainable environmental practices. This interest has reinforced her passion for social innovation and sustainability. As she continues in her Masters program her research will be reflective of her passion as she focuses on social innovation and finance.
Muhammad Koya
Researcher - Terrametrics Research Lab
Muhammad is currently a graduate student in the Master of Environmental Studies, Sustainability Management program at the University of Waterloo where his research focuses on impact investing and climate change. As a sustainability professional, he has a diverse set of work experiences with non-profit organizations, marketing, business positions in the tech industry, and sustainability consulting. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo where he majored in Environment & Business, focusing on corporate sustainability and environmental management systems. Muhammad is also a part of Youth Climate Lab, a climate non-profit, where he works on climate finance initiatives. He is particularly interested in the areas of impact investing, climate change policy, social impact, climate finance, and corporate social responsibility. Muhammad has a strong passion for having a positive impact on the world environmentally and socially.
Nesma Hassan
Researcher - Terrametrics Research Lab
Nesma Hassan is a PhD student at the University of Waterloo. Nesma holds a Master in Development Practice and a Project Management Professional certification. She is passionate about applied research and on-the-ground sustainability strategies. Alongside her PhD, Nesma currently consults on water interventions in South Sudan, South Africa and India with the Institute of Ecological Civilization. Throughout her career, she has worked on sustainable development interventions in the Middle East, North Africa and East Africa. Nesma is passionate about making cities and the built environment more context-appropriate and sustainable.
Publications: Edo, E., Sadayeva, G., & Hassan, N. MENA Megacities Approaching Day Zero: A Comparative Study Between Cairo and Istanbul.
Funmi Olomodosi
Researcher - Terrametrics Research Lab
Funmi Olomodosi is currently a candidate for a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Environment and Business at the University of Waterloo. She is actively involved in her student community, and has served as Vice President, Projects of the Waterloo Environment and Business Society during her past two campus terms. Her primary interest is the intersection between social issues, the environment, and business objectives. She is passionate about corporate social responsibility’s potential as a tool for businesses to integrate social and environmental concerns into their operations. She is currently pursuing her CAPM certification and hopes to use her knowledge and skills to incorporate sustainability into project management.
Veronica Sila Nhio-son
Researcher - Terrametrics Research Lab
Veronica is a passionate public communicator pursuing a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in the University of Waterloo's Environment and Business program. Her affinity for public engagement was born from over six years of lead customer service experiences. This prepared her for public relation roles with Toastmasters International, Climate Action Waterloo Region and her school's Environment and Business Society. Her other work experiences involve investigating regulatory and legislative climates to inform legal and federal energy policy decisions. Veronica hopes to pursue higher education relating to economic development and sustainability. She is fascinated by the social impact of environmental management tools and wants to help people see the amazing opportunities that a more sustainable future has to offer.
Kayleanna Giesinger
Researcher - Terrametrics Research Lab
Kayleanna Giesinger is Masters of Sustainability Management (MES) candidate at the University of Waterloo. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Waterloo and is passionate about developing sustainable futures through industry and education. She has various work experiences in affordable energy access with the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy, mine impacted water treatment with the Frank Gu Lab Team at the University of Toronto, and open channel flow geomorphology with the Bruce MacVicar Research Team at the University of Waterloo. She has done additional community work on accessible education with Frontier College, engineering education research in the Civil Environmental Engineering Department, and international development with Engineers Without Borders. She has interests in scientific accessibility and sharing of knowledge, specifically in how science, technology, engineering and complex systems theory mathematics impact our societal and global systems. For more information on Kayleanna and her work, see her website at https://kayleannagiesinger.wixsite.com/kayleanna.
Sara Ford
Researcher - Terrametrics Research Lab
Sara Ford is currently a Masters of Environment Studies student at the University of Waterloo, enrolled in the Sustainability Management Program. In 2020, at the University of Waterloo, she completed her Bachelor of Environment Studies in Environment & Business, with a minor in Environment, Resource & Sustainability. During her undergraduate degree Sara developed an interest in sustainability accounting and reporting and put that in to practice during co-op positions. She is hoping to bring this passion into her Master’s degree and continue to work towards understanding and utilizing different frameworks and standards. Her current area of research focuses on sustainability and business resiliency.
Durgham Darwazeh
Researcher - Terrametrics Research Lab
Durgham Darwazeh is currently pursuing a PhD of Sustainability Management at the University of Waterloo. He has achieved a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies specialized in tourism policy and planning. His master’s research has aimed to develop a framework for establishing a sustainable medical tourism facility. He has a strong background and experience in hospitality and tourism management. He has lectured and developed courses for hospitality and tourism management programs. Recently, Durgham is aiming to develop a unified sustainability assessment framework that can be applied within the hospitality and tourism sector for achieving the triple bottom line.
Nicholas Palaschuk
Researcher - Terrametrics Research Lab
Nicholas is a Ph.D. Candidate in Sustainability Management at the University of Waterloo. His applied research maintains a transdisciplinary approach to creating functional linkages between the fields of corporate sustainability, behavior change, and social impact. Navigating the behavioral and cultural drivers of corporate sustainability transitions, Nicholas has a passion for supporting innovation in learning and development strategies to enable flourishing businesses in a purpose-led era and sustainable lifestyles in a resource-constrained world. Nicholas has an MSc in Technology and Public Policy and BSc in Restoration Ecology with a focus on supporting organizational development and social enterprise in remote Indigenous communities. A SSHRC Joseph-Armand Bombardier CGS-D Scholar and Energy Council of Canada Energy Policy Research Fellow, Nicholas remains particularly interested in working collaboratively with business leaders to deepen the efficacy and social impact and corporate sustainability policy and practice.
David Billedeau
Researcher - Terrametrics Research Lab
David is a government affairs and policy expert with considerable experience in both the public and private sectors who has assisted in setting effective political outreach and risk mitigation strategies for organizations often found in the headlines. His professional background is bolstered by international experience in South Africa, where he conducted sustainability research and assurance consulting for publicly traded companies. David has completed advanced academic programs with Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, the University of Waterloo, and the London School of Economics and Political Science. Currently, David is completing a PhD in Sustainability Management while serving as a research fellow with the Energy Council of Canada.