Wharton Impact Presents: Sustainable Computing and AI

Benjamin Lee is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering and the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a visiting researcher at Google in the Global Infrastructure Group. Dr. Lee's research focuses on computer architecture (e.g., microprocessors, memories, datacenters), energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability. He builds interdisciplinary links to machine learning and algorithmic economics to better design and manage computer systems.

Professor Zaidi is a Professor of Practice with Penn Engineering, and Former US National Climate Advisor & Head of White House Climate Policy Office. In government, he has served under two U.S. Presidents, most recently in the West Wing as the U.S. National Climate Advisor and Head of the White House Climate Policy Office, which coordinated policy development and the U.S. government’s overall strategy on climate and clean energy. Earlier this year, Zaidi joined the University of Pennsylvania as Professor of Practice, where he taught Materials Science and Engineering 7900 on Energy, Water, and Materials for the AI Economy.

Arthur van Benthem is a Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at Wharton. His research specializes in environmental and energy economics. His recent work studies the unintended consequences of environmental legislation and the economic efficiency of energy policies. His current research focuses on markets for transportation, renewable energy, carbon markets, and policies to protect biodiversity. Arthur is one of the Faculty Co-Directors of the Wharton Climate Center, and a faculty adviser of the MBA major and undergraduate concentration in Business, Environment, Energy and Sustainability.