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Faculty Steering Committee

Six WVU faculty members offer strategic guidance to the Institute as a steering committee, enhancing networking opportunities for energy and sustainability faculty and ensuring effective stakeholder representation.

Eddie Brzostek

Eddie Brzostek, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Biology, College of Arts and Sciences 


Ann Eisenberg, J.D., Professor, Research Director, Center for Energy and Sustainable Development, College of Law

Ann Eisenberg, J.D., Professor, Research Director, Center for Energy and Sustainable Development, College of Law


Shawn Grushecky, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Energy Land Management, College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design

Shawn Grushecky, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Energy Land Management, Natural Resources, College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design


Fernando Lima

Fernando Lima, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Mineral Resources


Elizabeth Vitullo, Assistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives, College of Business and Economics

Elizabeth Vitullo – Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Strategic Initiatives, College of Business and Economics


Sam Workman , Ph.D., Professor, Political Science, Director, Institute for Policy Research and Public Affairs, Arts and Sciences

Sam Workman , Ph.D., Professor, Political Science, Director, Institute for Policy Research and Public Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences