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Alexander Polzin

Clinical Assistant Professor

Deputy Director of the Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability Program (MSES)

Contact

2145 Sheridan Road
Tech M486A
Evanston, IL 60208-3109

847-467-7708Email Alexander Polzin

Education

Ph.D. in Transition Design, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

M.B.A., Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

M.S. in Design Innovation, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

M.A. in Construction and Representation of Cultural Identities, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, ES

B.A., Honors College, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI


Biography

Alexander is a design researcher, strategist and professor of sustainable management.

 

Research Interests

His research focuses on human-environment interactions; design; sustainability transitions; and accounting for and valuing the natural environment.


Significant Recognition

  • Steinbrenner Institute and Heinz Presidential Fellowship, Carnegie Mellon University, 2021
  • Tata Consultancy Services Presidential Fellowship, School of Design, Carnegie Mellon University, 2021

Courses Taught

  • ISEN 411: Carbon Accounting & Corporate Sustainability Reporting
  • ISEN 475: Land Use & Climate Change

Select Professional Experience

Director of Strategy, IA Collaborative, 2022-2023

Engagement Manager; Associate, McKinsey & Co., 2017-2020

Digital Publishing Product Manager; Associate Manager; Specialist, Worldreader, 2012-2015


Prior Teaching Experience

Adjunct Professor, MS in Integrated Design and Media, Department of Technology, Culture and Society, Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, 2022-2023

Adjunct Faculty, MBA + MA in Design Leadership, Maryland Institute College of Art + Carey Business School, Johns Hopkins University, 2023

Adjunct Faculty, Heinz School of Information Management & Public Policy and School of Design, Carnegie Mellon University, 2020-2021