A silent threat & powerful opportunity under cities
Talk given at TEDxChicago 2024
Chicago, September 27th, 2024
Prof. Alessandro F. Rotta Loria
Scientist & Engineer of the Underground
About the Talk
Alessandro F. Rotta Loria studies the world beneath our feet––the underground. His talk delivers an intense emotional and intellectual experience about the urban underground, unveiling a silent threat that simultaneously represents a massive opportunity for the clean energy transition of cities, before we run out of time.
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About Alessandro
Dr. Alessandro F. Rotta Loria is the Louis Berger Junior Professor at Northwestern University, where he directs SOIL – the Subsurface Opportunities and Innovations Laboratory. He is also the co-founder of GEOEG and enerdrape. His work is centered on the subsurface and is dedicated to fostering the renewable energy transition, decarbonizing the built environment, innovating infrastructure, and conserving the environment through underground solutions. His endeavors aim to address pressing challenges and opportunities for cities and territories: from subsurface urban heat islands to sea-level change, and from geological energy harvesting and storage to the sustainable construction and preservation of civil infrastructure. Rotta Loria’s work empowers the underground in support of human activity—on Earth and beyond. His studies have culminated in the publication of one book, two book chapters, two patents, and more than 100 publications in scientific journals and conference proceedings.
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TEDxChicago 2024
TEDxChicago is Chicago’s biggest stage for ideas + connection at the convergence of our culture, innovation, and democracy. Rooted in the vibrant and dynamic city of Chicago, a hub of innovation, culture, and resilience, TEDxChicago celebrates the city’s unique spirit and its history of fostering groundbreaking ideas and movements. Our event serves as a beacon of hope and progress, reflecting Chicago's legacy as a place where visionaries and change-makers converge to make a difference. As we gather in this great city, we honor those who are Lighting the Way toward a brighter tomorrow, both on the stage and among all of you. Join us at TEDxChicago 2024: Lighting the Way in this extraordinary journey of discovery, where the power of ideas will illuminate our path and inspire us all to become leaders in our own right.
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