Her research focuses on resource and environmental management in firms operating in diverse national and industry contexts, with an emphasis on emerging markets and the role of policy. Dr. Karplus is an expert on China’s energy system, including technology trends, new business models, and sustainability impacts. She teaches Entrepreneurs Without Borders and New Models for Global Business, both of which explore strategic questions facing companies in a diverse set of sectors and countries. She also directs the China Energy and Climate Project at MIT, an international collaborative team of researchers focused on China’s role in global energy markets and climate change mitigation. Dr. Karplus holds a BS in biochemistry and political science from Yale University and a PhD in engineering systems from MIT.