Who We Are

Expert Affiliated Researcher

Dr. Nanditha Mathew

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

Expert Student Assistant

Nandita Mathews

Nandita Matthews

Expert Head, Research and Training

Dr. Mir Matin is the Head, Research and Training 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 Adjunct Researcher

Dr. Nadine May

Nadine May is Head of Dresden Office at DLR Project Management Agency.

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).

Expert Research Fellow, Artificial Intelligence and Applied Statistics

Dr. Rendani Mbuvha

Dr. Rendani Mbuvha is an actuary and machine learning expert, specializing in the application of machine learning to improve our understanding of climate-related risks.

Expert Policy Research Lead

David McCoy

David McCoy is a public health specialist and professor of global public health who works in the fields of health systems policy and development; global health governance and international health policy; and the political and economic determinants of health. Much of his recent research has consisted of multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral case studies.