UNU Experts

Expert Research Manager

Sally Janzen

Sally is an Ecologist with a passion for the environment and its sustainable management to ensure the resilience of people and planet. She is a Research Associate at UNU-EHS and currently works on the FURIFLOOD project, looking at flood risk and ecosystem-based solutions in West Africa.

Expert Communication and Outreach Coordinator, Global Lab for Environmental Intelligence

Michelle Jaramillo

Ms. Michelle Jaramillo Velasco's work connects science, policy, and communities, amplifying voices from the Global South and promoting environmental justice.

Expert Research Fellow, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Analytics

Dr. Mahsa Jessri

Dr. Mahsa Jessri is a nutritional epidemiologist, registered dietitian, and population-health data scientist whose work applies big-data analytics, microsimulation, AI, and linked health data to nutrition policy, food systems, health equity, and the prevention of diet-related non-communicable diseases.

Expert Student Assistant

Angela John

Expert Research Associate

Flannery Johnson

Flannery Johnson is a Research Associate for water in the context of the water-energy-food nexus and climate actions at UNU-VIE.

Expert Research Fellow

Sam Jones

Sam Jones is a Research Fellow at UNU-WIDER based in Mozambique, on extended leave from his position as an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen.

Expert Lead Research Analyst

Zoran Jordanoski

Zoran Jordanoski has been a Lead Research Analyst at the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2026.

Expert Research Associate

Maria Jouste

Maria Jouste is a Research Associate at UNU-WIDER.

Expert Director

Prof. Patricia Justino

Professor Patricia Justino is the Director of UNU-WIDER.

Expert Student Assistant

Katharina Kalbitz

Expert Student Assistant

Antonella Kania

Expert Senior Programme Associate

Tarisai Kanyepi

Tarisai Kanyepi is a Senior Programme Associate at UNU‑VIE, specializing in the intersection of green entrepreneurship, innovation and digitalization. Her work centers on enabling youth and women to become climate solution leaders and drivers of inclusive climate action.

Expert Associate Academic Officer

Dr. Irmak Karakislak

Dr. Irmak Karakislak is an Associate Academic Officer at UNU-EHS, working on the flagship report, Interconnected Disaster Risks.

Expert PhD Fellow

Maria Karasani

Maria Karasani is a PhD Fellow at UNU-CRIS within the Nature, Climate and Health cluster

Expert Senior Research Analyst

Naci Karkin

Naci Karkin has been with the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2022. Naci's core expertise includes e-participation, social media analysis, public sector innovation, and e-governance.

Expert Director of UNU Resource Nexus

Prof. Daniel Karthe

Prof. Daniel Karthe is the Director of UNU Resource Nexus.

Expert PhD Fellow

Tina Kasse B’nicco

Tina Kasse B'nicco is a PhD Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Expert Academic Programme Advisor

Dr. Yasushi Katsuma

Yasushi Katsuma is an Academic Programme Advisor at UNU-IAS.

Expert Project Associate

Sarita Katwaroo

Sarita works at the intersection of climate finance, disaster risk financing and inclusive insurance, helping to develop solutions that protect vulnerable communities from climate shocks. She is passionate about turning research into practical action that strengthens resilience and sustainable development.

Expert Professor

Prof. Dr. René Kemp

Professor René Kemp is an eco-innovation and sustainability transition researcher.