Bio

Morgan (He/Him) is an MSc student at the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability (IRES), under the supervision of Dr. Amanda Giang in the Lab for Environmental Assessment and Policy (LEAP). He holds an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science from UBC, with a focus on land, air, and water systems. He has previously conducted research mapping ambient PM2.5 and Black Carbon concentrations to identify high pollution zones in Sechelt, BC. His current research involves understanding how energy retrofits influence indoor air quality and climate resilience outcomes, with a particular focus on the role technical intermediaries and occupant behaviors play in shaping indoor air quality responses to extreme weather events in Greater Vancouver. He is particularly passionate about air quality research at the intersection of science, policy, and public communication, and is interested in developing approaches that make environmental data accessible, with the goal of empowering communities to better understand and manage the health impacts of air pollution.