Who We Are

Staff Graphic Design Consultant

Christian Brauneck

Christian Brauneck is a Graphic Design Consultant at UNU-IAS.

Expert Adjunct Professor

Floor Brouwer

Floor Brouwer is an Adjunct Professor at UNU-FLORES, working primarily on the conceptual advancement of the Resource Nexus.

Expert Co-Director of POP

Dr. Alessio J. G. Brown

Dr. Alessio J.G. Brown is Co-Director of POP at UNU-MERIT and Professor / Chair in Labour and Macroeconomics at Maastricht University.

Advisory Board Member UNU-IAS Board Member; Deputy Director of the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University

Dr. Melissa Brown Goodall

Melissa Brown Goodall is the Deputy Director of the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale University.

Advisory Committee Member Chair of International Advisory Committee

Alexandra retired from Global Affairs Canada after a 39-year career that included postings to Ghana and Guatemala, and four Ambassadorial appointments; Syria (1997-2000), Cuba (2003-2007), Poland (2013-2015) and Italy (2017-2021).

Expert Team Lead, MCII Implementation and Research Team

Sinja Buri

Sinja Buri leads the Climate Risk Finance Solutions Team at the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII), UNU-EHS’s division working on Climate Risk Finance & Insurance.

Advisory Board Member Chair of International Advisory Board

Flavia Bustreo

Flavia Bustreo is a leading physician, public health professional and advocate for the health and human rights of women, children, adolescents and the elderly, and is known for taking action on the social and environmental determinants of health.

Staff Administrative and Financial Assistant

Paulina Calatrava

As an Administrative and Financial Assistant at UNU-BIOLAC, I am the primary focal point for finance, procurement, and human resources. My role involves managing financial transactions, overseeing procurement processes, and handling HR-related tasks to ensure smooth and efficient operations. I hold a bachelor's degree in communications. Before joining UNU, I worked in two embassies, where I gained valuable experience in administrative and diplomatic functions, enhancing my ability to work in diverse and international environments.

Expert Celular Biologist Host Parasite Interaction.

Dr. Antonio Carrillo de Albornoz

Dr. Antonio Osuna Carrillo de Albornoz

Expert Junior Research Associate

Joana Carvalho

Joana Carvalho has been with the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2018.