Irving Institute Welcomes New Staff, Research Fellows, and Scholar

Over the past several months, the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society has welcomed new staff members, research fellows, and a scholar with backgrounds across energy, economics, public health, and higher education. These talented professionals have stepped into roles strengthening our teaching and learning, research, and engagement efforts—all central to the Institute's mission of accelerating an affordable, reliable, and equitable clean energy transition for the benefit of society.

"This exciting growth was catalyzed by the approval of our 2030 strategic plan, developed with input from leaders across A&S, Thayer, and Tuck," said Faculty Director Geoff Parker. "We are grateful for the broad support for our mission, vision, and initiatives like the Master of Energy Transition. We are thrilled to welcome more talented team members committed to expanding learning, advancing research, and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy." 

Along with Derek Walker being appointed Executive Director and Giulia Siccardo joining as a Distinguished Industry Fellow, we welcome eight new team members—six bringing fresh perspectives and two filling critical vacancies—expanding our capacity to serve as a leading source for energy transition insights, groundbreaking research, and transformative education.

"Since joining the Institute in March, I've been deeply inspired by the passion and expertise of our team," said Executive Director Derek Walker. "Each new colleague brings unique skills and insights—and a wealth of professional and life experiences—that will help us develop collaborative initiatives and drive meaningful progress in the transition to clean energy."

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Erin Bartoletti

Digital Communications Specialist

Erin manages the Institute's digital presence, partnering with colleagues across research, teaching and learning, and operations to highlight the Institute's impact and amplify its mission. Prior to joining the Institute, Erin served in communications and marketing roles at the University of Southern Maine, where she developed content strategies, managed digital platforms, and supported outreach efforts for academic programs.

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Madeleine Bothe

Recruitment and Admissions Manager

Madeleine manages recruitment and admissions for the Master of Energy Transition program, offered through Dartmouth's Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies and administered by Irving Institute. She brings extensive global program management experience from the London School of Economics, Imperial College London, and Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business. At Tuck, she launched and led experiential learning initiatives through the Revers Center for Energy, Sustainability, and Innovation, as well as the Center for Business, Government & Society.

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Sangeet Paul Choudary

Non-resident Scholar

Sangeet is collaborating with Faculty Director Geoff Parker on research applying ecosystem economics to the development of modular, programmable energy systems. Sangeet is an internationally recognized thought leader on platform strategy, the co-author of Platform Revolution, and author of Reshuffle. A sought-after keynote speaker, he has presented at leading global forums, including the G20 Summit, the World50 Summit, and the World Economic Forum, bringing fresh insights into the dynamics shaping the digital economy and energy transitions.

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Casey Krafton

Teaching and Learning Coordinator

Casey supports the Institute's broad range of teaching and learning programming, with a focus on supporting and advising undergraduate students. She also administers the Institute's Student Grant program and coordinates initiatives for the Master of Energy Transition program. Previously, Casey served as the Associate Director of Community Impact at Plymouth State University.

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Beam Lertbunnaphongs '25

Engagement and Operations Specialist

A former Irving Institute intern, Beam recently earned her BA in Environmental Studies from Dartmouth and now works on initiatives that strengthen the Institute's partnerships and operational projects. Her role focuses on fostering connections between Dartmouth and energy industry leaders while supporting the Institute's energy-focused facilities and engagement programs.

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Weijie Pan

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Pan is working under the direction of Faculty Director Geoff Parker. His research focuses on advancing data-driven modeling research on energy efficiency in maritime transportation, life cycle assessment of decarbonized healthcare systems, and the integration of electrification industries with power grids. He also supports cross-disciplinary collaborations on climate resilience and sustainable energy transitions. Holding a PhD in Systems Engineering, Pan's doctoral work explored the technical and socio-economic aspects of low-carbon energy transitions, particularly within multi-vector energy systems.

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Manpreet Singh

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Manpreet is collaborating with Professor of Economics Christopher Snyder on his projects with a Market Shaping Accelerator, focusing on designing a mechanism that fosters innovation in carbon capture technology through an Advanced Market Commitment. His broader research explores auction designs for climate and environmental markets. Manpreet earned his PhD in Economics at the Paris School of Economics, where his research focused on the design of auctions for procuring India's renewable electricity capacity.

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Rachael P. Thomeer

Events and Operations Coordinator

Rachael manages the planning and execution of Irving Institute events, fostering opportunities for collaboration and dialogue among Dartmouth students, faculty, alumni, and community partners. Before joining the Institute, Rachael worked in public health research with the Geisel School of Medicine. She also brings a background in political science and campaign management, adding a multifaceted perspective to her work supporting the Institute's engagement initiatives.

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