Academics and Research Committee
The objective of this committee is to brainstorm, evaluate, and implement sustainability projects related to academics and research across all five colleges at Villanova University. Projects will include developing new courses regarding sustainability, updating and revamping current courses to incorporate more topics concerning sustainability, and performing more sustainability-based research. Specific projects will be included in the sustainability plan.
Committee Members
Joseph Lennon, Co-Chair, Associate Dean, International and Interdisciplinary Initiatives
Alfonso Ortega, Co-Chair, James R. Birle Professor of Energy Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Robert Traver, Edward A. Daylor Chair in Civil Engineering
Jean Lutes, Associate Professor, Department of English
Seth Fishman, Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment, CLAS
Paul Rosier, Mary M. Birle Chair in American History
Francis Galgano, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and the Environment
Steven Goldsmith, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and the Environment
C. Nataraj, Moritz Endowed Professor of Engineered Systems, and Director, VCADS Research Center
James Peyton-Jones, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Pritpal Singh, Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Virginia Smith, Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Bridget Wadzuk, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Aaron Wemhoff, Director, Center for Energy-Smart Electronic Systems
Calvin Li, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering
Justinus Satrio, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
Ruth McDermott Levy, Director, Center for Global and Public Health
Jonathan Doh, Associate Dean of Research, School of Business, and Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed Chair in International Business
Todd Aagaard, Faculty, Villanova Law School
Nathaniel Weston, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and the Environment
Villanova University, as a community of learned and learning scholars, respecting the sacredness of all creation, accepts its responsibility to the integrity of Earth and its biodiversity, to the heritage of future generations, and to the security of nations. By utilizing the Augustinian values of Unitas, Veritas, and Caritas, meaning love thy neighbor, promote community unity, and live life in moderation through our curriculum, work environment, and operations, Villanova’s approach to sustainability exemplifies an emphasis on social justice and community service.
For questions regarding campus sustainability email Sustainability@villanova.edu