Interview with

Dr Ramon Sanchez – Research Associate at Harvard University

Professor Ramon Sanchez is a research associate at the Harvard School of Public Health. Renewable energies, sustainability, and climate change vulnerability are the main areas in which Dr. Sanchez works. He is internationally recognized, with awards such as the ‘Certificate of Recognition for Dedication and Service to the Community in Boston’ from the Mayor of Boston and the ‘National Technology Award’ from the Government of Mexico. Dr. Sanchez has 4 patents and 15 records of invention.

Courses that Dr. Sanchez teaches:

Harvard School of Public Health:
-“Sustainable innovation driven by the UN sustainable goals in climate change”

Focuses on how to prepare for climate change and mitigating the effects of extreme weather)

Harvard Extension School:
-“Design of renewable energy projects”

Looks at how different renewable energy projects function on a mechanical level, and the social/economic implications of climate change

-“Innovative technologies and practices for climate change resilience”

Students will look at the analysis of new innovative technologies, by reviewing their climate change and health impacts

-“Sustainable Product Design”

Looks at how to design products with the idea of having as low an environmental footprint as possible