Who We Are

Expert Lead, Climate, Health and Security

Prof. Mark Maslin

Prof. Mark Maslin is a globally-recognized scientist focused on understanding the Anthropocene and the major challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. 

Staff Administrative Assistant

Ajsela Masovic

Ajsela Masovic is an Administrative Assistant at UNU-CRIS

Expert Professorial Fellow

Nanditha Mathew

Nanditha Mathew is a Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Expert Affiliated Researcher

Dr. Nanditha Mathew

Nanditha is a professorial fellow at UNU-CRIS and an affiliated researcher at UNU-MERIT.

Expert Manager, Geospatial, Climate and Infrastructure Analytics Program

Dr. Mir Matin is the Manager of the Geospatial, Climate and Infrastructure Analytics Programme at UNU-INWEH, leading a team of scientists and academics using geospatial analysis, climate modeling, and advanced analytics to support evidence-based decision-making.

Staff Assistant to the Senior Vice-Rector

Namiko Matsuo

Namiko Matsuo is the UNU Assistant to the Senior Vice-Rector.

Expert Research Fellow

Frank Mattheis

Frank Mattheis is a Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS since August 2021.

Expert Student Assistant

Nandita Matthews

Expert International Affairs and Policy Associate

Tariro Mbiba

Tariro is a dedicated International Affairs and Policy Associate specialising in environmental law, justice, and the interconnected sustainable development challenges within water, environment, and health. With a strong background in policymaking and governance, she brings extensive experience from her roles with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UNU-INWEH.

Advisory Board Member UNU-IAS Board Member; Professor and Director General at the Ecological Monitoring Centre (CSE)

Prof. Cheikh Mbow

Cheikh Mbow is a Professor and Director General at the Ecological Monitoring Centre (Centre de Suivi Ecologique (CSE)) in Senegal, and Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University (MSU).