Maryam A.

Maryam A. has a diverse range of work experience in the field of energy and sustainability. Maryam is currently serving as the Director of Science at Climatiq since August 2021.

Before their current role, Maryam worked as a Postdoctoral Associate at the MIT Energy Initiative from September 2019 to August 2021.

Prior to that, they were a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan from May 2018 to August 2019, where they focused on developing strategies to maximize battery service life and provide guidance for stakeholders. Maryam also developed green principles for responsible management of battery systems in mobile applications.

During their time at the University of Michigan, Maryam held several other positions such as Primary Instructor, Graduate Research Assistant, Sustainability Without Borders Projects member, and Graduate Student Instructor. In these roles, they conducted research on sustainability assessments, scenario-based models, and principles for sustainable energy systems. Maryam also analyzed the economic deployment of variable renewable energy integrated with battery storage into power grids and worked on designing micro-grids and solar-powered water towers for projects in Liberia/Africa.

Overall, Maryam's work experience showcases their expertise in energy and sustainability, with a focus on battery systems, renewable energy integration, and sustainable policy implications.

Maryam A. began their education at Amirkabir University of Technology - Tehran Polytechnic, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering from 2007 to 2011. Maryam then attended the University at Buffalo from 2012 to 2013, where they earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering. Following this, they enrolled at the University of Michigan, where they completed a Graduate Certificate in Industrial Ecology in the year 2015. Maryam A. continued their education at the University of Michigan and achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Natural Resources Management and Policy in the period from 2013 to 2017.