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Dr Nelson Granda Marulanda He/Him/El

Dr Dr Nelson Granda Marulanda He/Him/El

Assistant Professor School of Engineering + Technology
Western Carolina UniveristyUnited States
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Research focus

My research focuses on the area of Sustainable Development from a Systems perspective. I tackle the climate problem following a holistic view guided by the triple-bottom-line of sustainability and Economy-Environment-People. I look at how we (faculty-students-practitioners) can use methods and technics learned in System-Thinking and Lean Systems to address problems encountered in the climate crisis. I believe that if we clearly define how we measure the value chain in all aspects of sustainability and focus on finding new and entrepreneurial solutions, the intersection where a product or a process becomes sustainable can be achieved. I also do research in education, focusing on finding new ways the new student generations can get inspired to become active global citizens with a focus on sustainable development.

SDG targets

4.3

Equal access to affordable technical, vocational and higher education

4.4

Increase the number of people with relevent skills for financial success

4.5

Eliminate all discrimination in education

4.7

Education for sustainable development and global citizenship

5.1

End discrimination against women and girls

5.5

Ensure full participation in leadership and decision-making

5.B

Promote empowerment of women through technology

Projects

From Waste to Energy: Bio-digesters gas characterization and feasibility study in Western North Carolina

Using the 17 UN SDGs to Teach Sustainability: The case of a regional comprehensive university

Environmental and Cost Assessment of Biogas Production from Hemp Crop-Residue for Enabling Circular Economy Transition of CBD Production Systems.