Moe Ahmed

Research Operations, Climate Change Communication, Climate and Health, Environmental Science, Geospatial Analysis, Human Geography

Mohamed “Moe” Ahmed is the Finance and Operations Manager at the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication, where he supports the strategy, operations, budgeting, grant management, and implementation systems that help climate change communication research move from idea to impact.

His work sits at the intersection of research administration, climate change, public health, environmental science, science communication, and applied geospatial analysis. He helps manage complex projects across universities, funders, researchers, and community partners, with a focus on making research more usable, efficient, and connected to real-world practice.

Moe holds an M.S. in Environmental Science and Policy, an M.S. in Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence, and a B.A. in Environmental and Sustainability Studies with a minor in Environmental Economics from George Mason University. He is also a certified Project Management Professional.

Selected Publications

J. Kotcher, N. Badullovich, M. Ahmed, D. De Alwis, E.W. Maibach. (2023). Role model stories can increase health professionals’ interest and perceived responsibility to engage in climate and sustainability actions. The Journal of Climate Change and Health, 100291, ISSN 2667-2782, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joclim.2023.100291.

Hubbert, Ben; Ahmed, Mohamed; Kotcher, John; Maibach, Edward & Sarfaty, Mona. (2020). Recruiting health professionals as sustainability advocates. The Lancet. Planetary health. 4. e445-e446. 10.1016/S2542-5196(20)30225-4.

Courses Taught

Mason LIFE Program Courses in math, literature, fitness, independent living, and community access.

Education

B.A., Environmental and Sustainability Studies, George Mason University
Minor: Environmental Economics

M.S., Environmental Science and Policy, George Mason University

M.S., Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence, George Mason University

Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Project Management Institute

In the Media

Mason boosts training to prepare for new rounds of research awards