David Nguyen
Net Zero & Sustainability Research Coordinator
EnergySense Resilience Center, University of Illinois System
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About
David Nguyen serves as the Net Zero & Sustainability Research Coordinator, working to promote and facilitate climate action planning initiatives with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. He also supports the IGEN EBECC program through event coordination and goal tracking.
David had previously served as a research assistant at the University of Illinois’s Institute of Genomic Biology. He became interested in sustainability after working with the lab’s genetically modified crop programs. Outside of the university, David has held positions with both the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Illinois Department of Agriculture. During this period, he gained experience in conservation software and engineering programs to assist landowners in implementing regenerative agricultural practices, contributing to conservation initiatives like the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
David received his bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Outside of the office, David enjoys learning about natural history, frequently reading the latest news in zoology and paleontology topics.