Global CO2 Initiative 
Today, we are proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Global CO2 Initiative at the University of Michigan since its public launch. Throughout the past year, we have helped grow the international carbon management community, supported the development of new technologies, approaches, and assessment tools and, in turn, learned insightful lessons through diverse innovative…
Professor Ortwin Renn serves as Scientific Director at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) in Potsdam (Germany). Dr. Renn also serves as a faculty member at the Global CO2 Initiative at the University of Michigan. Q: What does your research currently focus on? A: The IASS is investigating the role of energy…
Dr. Mihaela Banu is a research associate professor in mechanical engineering and Dr. Alan Taub is a professor of materials science & engineering and mechanical engineering and they work together as members of our Global CO2 Initiative Research Team. Learn more about Dr. Banu’s and Dr. Taub’s on how to improve the performance of natural…
Dr. Zetian Mi is a Professor at the University of Michigan’s Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science in the College of Engineering. His group is focused on the investigation of semiconductor nanostructures and their application in electronic, photonic, and solar energy devices and systems. Learn more about Dr. Mi’s perspective on how to turn…
Dr. Nicholas A. Kotov is a Florence V. Cejka Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on nanoscale fibers and particles to design and build materials that solve specific problems in biology, medicine, environmental science, chemistry and more. Learn more about his perspective into the value of carbon! Q: What does…
Dr. Kaitlin Raimi is an assistant professor of public policy at the Ford School, and she is also a member of our Global CO2 Initiative Research Team. Learn more about Dr. Raimi’s perspective on this growing industry and how we can better integrate carbon technology and policy going forward. Q: What does your research or…
