Bobuchi Ken-Opurum, PhD (she/her), is a climate resilience researcher working at the intersection of climate adaptation, environmental sustainability, and equitable energy transitions. As Research Director at the Building Electrification Institute, she leads applied research and collaborates with cities to develop strategies that integrate climate adaptation with building decarbonization while centering the lived experiences of marginalized communities. Her work focuses on advancing healthy, inclusive, and climate-resilient communities through people-centered research and collaborative design.

She is also the Founder of Re-HOUSED, a decision-support platform that equips self-builders in the tropical Global South with data-driven tools to implement flood and heat resilience strategies in housing. Her work bridges technical research and community knowledge, translating complex environmental systems into practical, real-world solutions.

Dr. Ken-Opurum brings over a decade of experience in climate and sustainability research, applying multi-criteria decision-making and participatory engagement methods. She has published peer-reviewed research on energy equity, indoor environmental quality, environmental health, and climate resilience, and actively supports STEM education and youth engagement through urban resilience and environmental initiatives.

She holds a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University, an M.S. from Columbia University, and a B.S. from Purdue University. She has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, named one of Grist’s “50 climate leaders,” and is a former Rockefeller Big Bets Fellow.