Who We Are

Staff Head of Executive Office

Philippa Schwarzbach-Dobson

Expert Deputy Director of UNU-EHS

As of 1 January 2021, Prof. Dr. Zita Sebesvari assumed the role of Deputy Director of UNU Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS). She heads the institute’s Risk and Adaptation department and serves as the scientific lead of EHS’s flagship report Interconnected Disaster Risks.

Expert Lead, Hydrology and Climate Change Analytics in Africa

Prof. Ousmane Seidou

Professor Ousmane Seidou is an expert hydrological modeling, climate change impact assessment, and developing climate change adaptation strategies with two decades of experience in research and teaching.

Expert Director of UNU-WIDER

Prof. Kunal Sen

Prof. Kunal Sen is the Director (D2) of the United Nations University Institute World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER).

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Claudelle Anna Serano

Claudelle is part of the Joint PhD Programme of UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden.

UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Research Professor at the Centre for International Studies, El Colegio de México

Dr. Mónica Serrano

Dr. Mónica Serrano is Professor of International Relations at El Colegio de México.

Expert Doctoral Researcher

Sampha Sesay

Sampha Sesay is part of the Joint PhD Programme of UNU-FLORES and TU Dresden.

Expert Research Fellow and Academic Associate

Dr. Martiwi Diah Setiawati

Martiwi Diah Setiawati is a Research Fellow and Academic Associate for the Water and Resource Management Programme at UNU-IAS.

Expert Senior Research Associate

Dominic Sett

Dominic Sett is a Research Associate for the FloodAdapt project, aiming at integrating ecosystem-based approaches into flood risk management for adaptive and sustainable urban development in the city of Hue, Central Viet Nam.

Staff Executive Associate

Thiyagu Sevellinggam

Thiyagu joined UNU IIGH as the Executive Associate in September 2023. He is a seasoned professional and adept administrator, with a wealth of experience in the educational sector. Armed with a degree in Human Resources Management from OUM Malaysia, he has honed his expertise over a eight-year career dedicated to the field of education. Throughout his journey, Thiyagu has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance and proficiency in various administrative capacities.