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Scott Unger’s research and expertise focus on life cycle assessment and the development of sustainability metrics. His background is in creating greenhouse gas inventories and climate action plans for municipalities, advancing environmental sustainability at the local government level. In addition to his work with municipalities, Unger has published on sustainability and life cycle assessment, contributing significantly to these fields.

Unger has also developed several life cycle assessments for multinational corporations, addressing a wide variety of consumer and industrial products. This work spans diverse industries and applies life cycle assessment principles to different types of products and services. His efforts have helped these corporations better understand and mitigate their environmental impacts, leading to more sustainable business practices. His interdisciplinary approach integrates environmental science, engineering, and policy, making his contributions highly valuable for both theoretical research and practical applications. 

• Data analysis
• Whole building life cycle assessment
• Environmental engineering
• Industrial ecology
• Life cycle assessment
• Material flow analysis
• Sustainability
• Technoeconomic analysis

• PhD in civil environmental and sustainability engineering, Arizona State University
• MS in civil environmental and sustainability engineering, Arizona State University
• BS in engineering management, University of Arizona