Theobard HABINEZA

Carnegie Mellon University • PhD Scholar

Theobard Habineza is an Atmospheric Scientist and Environmental Engineer with over nine years of experience in greenhouse gas measurement, air quality monitoring, and environmental systems analysis. He began his career at the Rwanda Climate Observatory, a member of the Global Atmospheric Gases Experiment (AGAGE) network managed by Rwanda Space Agency, where he contributed to the continuous monitoring of atmospheric greenhouse gases and translated scientific evidence into community awareness and policy-driven climate action. His work has informed data-driven interventions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and enhance environmental resilience. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science at Carnegie Mellon University (expected May 2026), Theobard integrates atmospheric chemistry, air pollution science, and engineering to characterize emission factors, develop specific emission inventories, conducting source apportionment studies and assess neighborhood-scale population exposure using state-of-the-art instrumentation, including mobile air-quality monitoring platforms. His research, which bridges scientific data generation and policy formulation, earned him the Heinz College Presidential Fellowship and the Steinbrenner Institute Fellowship competitive awards recognizing outstanding academic and research excellence in North America.

As a certified member of the Rwanda Association of Professional Environmental Practitioners (RAPEP) the only countries legally recognized regulatory body for environmental experts he contributes to national and international environmental assessments, including Rwanda’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and UNFCCC reporting frameworks.

In North America, Theobard plays a key role in the ASCENT Network, a leading research network of 12 site in 12 states dedicated to source apportionment and climate–air pollution interactions. His interdisciplinary expertise spanning electronics engineering, atmospheric measurement, and climate simulation positions him as a distinctive contributor to advancing the integration of science, technology, and policy in addressing global air-quality and climate challenges.

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