Nicholas Santero is a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research uses life-cycle assessment (LCA) to improve the sustainability of engineered systems. At MIT, Dr. Santero is part of a team that is working to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings and pavements using cost-effective approaches. He has a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.S. from the University of California, Davis, all in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is a licensed professional engineer in California.
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Guest on The Infra Blog: Nicholas Santero, Research Scientist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011The Future of Natural Gas
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010MIT ENERGY INITIATIVE
Natural gas has moved to the center of the current debate on energy, security and climate. This study examines the role of natural gas in a carbon-constrained world, with a time horizon out to mid-century.
Broadband and Civic Engagement
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010Eugene J. Huang, Government Operations Director, National Broadband Task Force:
“Broadband can enable citizens to engage in their democracy – through a variety of broadband-enabled tools that will make our democracy more participatory and more representative.”
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