Energy and Sustainability
Dr. Runa Rani Das
About Me
Dr. Runa Das is an Associate Professor in the College of Interdisciplinary Studies at Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC. She received her PhD in Environmental Applied Science and Management from Toronto Metropolitan University and holds Master’s and undergraduate degrees in Psychology. She is an interdisciplinary researcher interested in energy-related topics. She is currently focusing on the study of household energy transition for net-zero in Canada, which includes study of energy poverty, affordability, energy efficiency, and the adoption of technology. She is the current Steering Committee Chair of Women and Inclusivity in Sustainable Energy Research (WISER): a global network of women and non-binary academics in the field of clean, low-carbon, or sustainable energy research. Das has also provided consultation to government, environmental organizations, and not-for-profits.
Research & consulting
In our highly interconnected world, I strongly believe that collaboration is the key to making a difference. I also work across disciplines and sectors and believe diverse engagement can lead to the best solutions. If you are interested in discussing more, I invite you to get in touch with me.
Prospective students & post-docs
I welcome discussions with highly motivated individuals who are interested in energy and sustainability research. For further information, click here.
What's new?
New research publication led by Prof. Riva (McGill) "Energy poverty: an overlooked determinant of health and climate resilience in Canada", where we explore, for the first time in the Canadian context, the association between energy poverty and health.
