Experts & Staff

WRI brings together nearly 1,900 staff and experts who are leaders in their fields. Their work spans topics such as food and land use, energy, cities, economics, finance, governance and more. Our staff and researchers work globally and in 12 focus countries to meet people’s essential needs, to protect and restore nature, and to stabilize the climate and build resilient communities.

Contact our media team to arrange an interview with any of our experts.

Program Experts & Staff

Nate Aden

Senior Associate

Yidan Chen

Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Yidan Chen

Ke Chen

Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Ke Chen

Tatsatom Gonçalves

Research Associate, Energy Program

Tatsatom Gonçalves

Jiaying Lin

Research Analyst, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Jiaying Lin

Shiyong Qiu

Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Shiyong Qiu

Saif Shabou

Urban Data & Analytics Associate, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities

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Lulu Xue

Research Associate, Sustainable Transition Center, WRI China

Lulu Xue
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