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Brad Bass, PhD

Brad Bass obtained his PhD in Geography from Penn State University in 1989. His primary research interests include the use of ecological technologies in adapting urban areas to atmospheric change, the impacts of climate change on the energy sector, and the characteristics of adaptable systems. Brad is the leader of the COBWEB project and is interested in using the software to explore different ways of defining a new concept called the adaptation deficit. His current work on ecological technologies includes green roofs, green walls and living machines. Dr. Bass has been involved in setting up two major green roof field sites in Ottawa and Toronto and has conducted research on the impacts of green roofs on urban summer temperatures, energy consumption air quality.

• Email: Brad.Bass(at)ec.gc.ca

Igor Yeremin

Igor Yeremin holds a Computer Science Comprehensive degree from the University of Toronto, and is currently the main developer for COBWEB. He is currently working on the next generation COBWEB software, while maintaining the older versions.