UTClimate CentreNewsMina Shahi appointed Portfolio Lead Energy Transition and Innovation at UT Climate Centre

Mina Shahi appointed Portfolio Lead Energy Transition and Innovation at UT Climate Centre

Prof. Mina Shahi, professor in Thermal Conversion & Storage at the ET faculty, has been appointed as Portfolio Lead Energy Transition and Innovation (ET&I) within the UT Climate Centre. As ET&I Portfolio Lead, Mina will guide the strategic decisions that shape the climate centre’s contribution to the energy transition. The appointment is for a minimum of two years.

Impactful climate solutions

This new, strategic role marks a significant step in UT’s commitment to advancing impactful climate solutions through transdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. In the coming years, Mina will contribute to engaging with strategic partners, including academia, industry and government and societal stakeholders; help build and support coalitions around strategic topics to improve UT’s success in securing funding for ET&I projects; and enhance the visibility of UT’s energy transition efforts through events and other activities.

Creating change

As part of her role, Mina will have the challenge of how to collaborate and create change within sectors with historically high environmental impact. We take the concerns raised within the academic and societal community into account, and aim to foster constructive and transparent partnerships that contribute to genuine progress and reflect lessons learned from the past. We engage diverse perspectives to collaboratively explore pathways toward sustainable solutions.

Prof. Shahi’s appointment reflects UT’s proactive approach to climate leadership and its dedication to fostering innovation that drives real-world impact. Her expertise and vision will be instrumental in shaping the university’s role in the energy transition landscape. The Climate Centre is proud to have her on board in this role.