Nadia Ahmad

Nadia B. Ahmad is an energy law professor, environmental data scientist, and entrepreneur whose work sits at the intersection of sustainability, energy innovation, and climate resilience. As an Associate Professor at Barry University School of Law and Ph.D. candidate in Environmental Science at Yale University, she specializes in developing AI-driven solutions for climate and conflict-induced evacuations using satellite and drone data.

In 2023, Ahmad was part of a coalition honored with the United Nations Human Rights Prize for advancing the universal right to a healthy environment. She made history in 2021 as Yale University's first hijab-wearing Muslim woman professor. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans legal, scientific, and technical domains, with significant contributions to projects integrating machine learning, geospatial analytics, and sustainability frameworks.

Ahmad's research is  supported by the  Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, National Science Foundation Innovation Corps, Yale University, and Harvard Law School. A prolific scholar, she has authored over 50 articles and book chapters, including the casebook "Environmental Justice: Law, Policy & Regulation." Through her startup, Mudder AI, she develops advanced data systems to optimize disaster response and recovery while exploring connections between climate policy, incarceration, and displacement.

Her insights have been featured in major media outlets including CBS News, ABC News, PBS, CNN, The Washington Post, and TIME. A three-time Barbara L. Frye Award recipient, Ahmad brings valuable experience from roles with the World Bank, AusAID projects, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, and the oil and gas industry.

Currently, Ahmad focuses on developing AI-powered tools for climate resilience and leading innovative energy development projects. Her work effectively bridges the gaps between technology, policy, and practical impact, establishing her as a  voice in developing scalable solutions for climate and energy challenges.