A Legacy of Innovation, Impact, and Leadership

Pioneering a Sustainable Future: A Tribute to Transformative Leadership

We honor your remarkable legacy of exceptional leadership and transformative influence as the founding director of UC Santa Barbara’s Institute for Energy Efficiency. Your visionary guidance laid the foundation for an institute that stands today as a model of innovation, sustainability, and interdisciplinary excellence. Through your tireless dedication, you inspired generations of researchers, faculty, and students to tackle the world’s most pressing energy challenges with boldness and purpose. Your impact extends far beyond campus, shaping global progress toward a more efficient and sustainable future. Your contributions will remain a lasting cornerstone of the Institute’s identity and mission.