Dr. Ernesto D.R. Santibañez González is a globally recognized thought leader and an unrivaled force in the realm of sustainability, climate change, and social sciences. With a distinguished career bridging research, innovation, and policy impact, he is widely recognized for his transformative contributions to academic and practical solutions that address some of the world’s most pressing climate risk and sustainable development challenges.

Ranked among the top 2% of the world’s most influential scientists by Stanford University (2024), Dr. Santibañez González has forged a multidisciplinary expertise spanning social sciences, engineering, environmental science, and climate risk management. His cutting-edge research integrates mathematical modeling, information technology, business models, and sustainability strategies, resulting in innovative solutions that shape both policy and practice on a global scale. He is deeply committed to advancing the global sustainability agenda through rigorous science and real-world applications.

Recently appointed as editor of Springer Nature’s prestigious series on climate risks, Dr. Santibañez González’s expertise is sought by top-tier research institutions and international organizations. He has been nominated for some Climate Change actions, recognizing his significant contributions to climate science and policy. His leadership extends to high-level advisory roles, including being appointed as an official nominator of the Vinfuture Prize Foundation by Professor Sir Richard Henry Friend of the University of Cambridge, underlining his influence in advancing sustainable technologies worldwide.

As an experienced editor and academic leader, Dr. Santibañez González has shaped academic discourse through his editorial work with leading journals. He has directly supervised the review of over 1,500 scientific articles, published five books and more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, setting the benchmark for excellence in scientific communication. He is a founding editor of Operations Research, Operations Management, and Decision Support Systems for Sustainability for the Journal of Cleaner Production, has served as an editor for over 10 high-impact scientific journals, and serves as a founding editor-in-chief of Sustainable Operations and Computers. His publications in top-tier journals continue to have an impact in the fields of operations, sustainability, and climate change, and his work consistently sets the standard for excellence in academic publishing. Beyond his academic and editorial roles, Dr. Santibañez González has successfully led projects that have resulted in investments of over $250 million, with significant contributions to the gas, mining, energy, agriculture, and telecommunications industries in Brazil, Chile, and Africa. His ability to transform research into practical solutions is a testament to his strategic vision and leadership in driving sustainable change.

A passionate advocate for academic freedom and knowledge sharing, Dr. Santibañez González is committed to fostering dialogue on the global stage. He has hosted high-profile speakers such as Professor Noam Chomsky, championing intellectual freedom and promoting the importance of open and inclusive debates to solve global challenges.

With an unwavering commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and advisory leadership, Dr. Santibañez González continues to inspire policymakers, executive decision-makers, and researchers around the world to work together toward a sustainable and resilient future for all.