Bogdan Vernescu
Vice President and Vice Provost for Research and InnovationWPIBogdan Vernescu is Professor of mathematical sciences and the Vice President and Vice Provost for Research and Innovation (VPRI) at WPI.
His own research is in multiscale materials sciences, focusing on the characterization of material properties of composites, porous media, suspensions, emulsions and smart materials.
As VPRI he supports the university community and its mission, by fostering a culture of quality, high-impact, multidisciplinary research and scholarship, setting a broad, ethical, and inclusive vision for the research enterprise, overseeing the university-wide research institutes and centers, and budling new academic, corporate and government partnerships. WPI has been recently designated as an R1 institution by American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Decarbonizing the Built Environment: Materials, Energy and Innovation at Scale
As the climate crisis reshapes how we live and build, the built environment sits at the crossroads of innovation and responsibility. This panel brings…As the climate crisis reshapes how we live and build, the built environment sits at the crossroads of innovation and responsibility. This panel brings together leaders in sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and building scien…As the climate crisis reshapes how we live and build, the built environment sits at the crossroads of innovation and responsibility. This panel brings together leaders in sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and building science to explore how we can radically cut carbon from our cities—end to end. From next-generation low-carbon construction systems and circular supply chains to electrified infrastructure and data-driven …As the climate crisis reshapes how we live and build, the built environment sits at the crossroads of innovation and responsibility. This panel brings together leaders in sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and building science to explore how we can radically cut carbon from our cities—end to end. From next-generation low-carbon construction systems and circular supply chains to electrified infrastructure and data-driven design, these innovators are redefining what resilient, climate-positive environments can look like. Together, they'll discuss the pathways to scale, the barriers that remain, and the collaborations needed to accelerate a truly integrated low-carbon future.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
