Research Interests

I study how households adapt to extreme heat, how energy burden shapes cooling behavior, and how policy design can support equitable and resilient energy systems. My work integrates large-scale utility records, high-resolution weather data, and empirical modeling. Feel free to connect with me!

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Journal Articles


Nanoscale abrasive wear of polyethylene: a novel approach to probe nanoplastic release at the single asperity level

Published in Environmental Science & Technology (Cover Feature), 2024

We introduce a nanoscale approach to quantify abrasive wear of polyethylene and probe nanoplastic release at the single-asperity level.

Recommended citation: Rahman, E., BinAhmed, S., Keyes, P., Alberg, C., Godfreey-Igwe, S., Haugstad, G., & Xiong, B. (2024). Nanoscale abrasive wear of polyethylene: a novel approach to probe nanoplastic release at the single asperity level. Environmental Science & Technology (Cover Feature).
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