Dr. Johannes Urpelainen is the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Professor of Energy, Resources and Environment (ERE) at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
He is also the Founding Director of the Initiative for Sustainable Energy Policy (ISEP). He is the Director of the Master of Arts in Sustainable Energy (MASE), a 21-month hybrid (online and residential) degree to train a new generation of experts for clean energy and climate policy.
Professor Urpelainen develops and tests sustainable solutions to the problem of lacking energy access in emerging economies. His research with ISEP, a groundbreaking research initiative on sustainable energy policy, offers pragmatic but effective approaches to providing the world’s population with affordable and abundant energy at minimal environmental impact.
At SAIS, Professor Urpelainen teaches action-oriented classes on energy and environmental policy to equip the next generation of global leaders with deep knowledge, advanced analytical skills — and a passion for transformational social change.
As the MASE Director, he is responsible for learning outcomes, curriculum development, faculty mentoring, residencies, and the capstone project.
An award-winning author of over 200 refereed articles and seven books, he advises governments, international organizations, civil society groups, and the private sector on sustainable energy.
Professor Urpelainen is Principal at Oasis Equities, a real estate syndication company that helps investors generate passive income and build long-term wealth.
He has invested in dozens of syndications and is passionate about introducing technology (e.g., 3D printing) and sustainability (e.g., solar power) to the real estate industry.
If you are interested in ISEP, MASE, or real estate investing – don’t hesitate to get in touch!
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