Dr. Ernesto D.R. Santibañez González is a distinguished global leader in the fields of sustainability, climate change, social sciences, and engineering. Ranked among the top 2% of influential scientists worldwide by Stanford University, and among the top 100,000 researchers worldwide, Dr. Santibañez González is recognized for his groundbreaking interdisciplinary research that has significantly advanced the understanding of complex systems related to climate risk, environmental science, and sustainable development. As a key authority in these areas, his work integrates mathematical models, information technology and cutting-edge business models to propose strategies and policies that address the most pressing global challenges posed by climate change and sustainable development. The results of his research have not only influenced academic thinking, but have also been instrumental in shaping policy and practice around the world.

His research consistently sets new standards in the integration of sustainability into various sectors, including agriculture, energy, telecommunications, and mining. His ability to bridge academic theory and practical application has made him a sought-after speaker at international conferences and a keynote speaker at some of the most influential gatherings of scholars and policymakers.

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As an editor of international reputation, Dr. Santibañez González has overseen the rigorous peer review process of more than 1,500 scientific articles, published five books and more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, setting the benchmark for excellence in scientific communication. His role as editor is not only defined by the sheer volume of work but also by his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and innovation.

Dr. Santibañez González is editor of the prestigious Springer Nature publishing house on climate risks, as well as founding editor of the Operations Research, Operations Management and Decision Support Systems for Sustainability section in the Journal of Cleaner Production. He has also founded Sustainable Operations and Computers and led numerous special editions in prestigious journals. His editorial work has provided a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research in sustainability and climate change, establishing the need to study the impact of climate risk and sustainable development on the operations of organizations, and helping to shape global discourse on these critical issues. His leadership in managing the scientific review process aims to ensure that only the most impactful research reaches the global scientific community.

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