Martin A. Abraham, Ph.D., is a seasoned academic leader with over two decades of executive experience embedding experiential learning into higher education. As an academic leader at multiple universities, he has championed undergraduate research, internships, service learning, and global experiences as core strategies for student success. His leadership has driven measurable gains in enrollment, retention, and institutional resilience, while fostering faculty innovation, new program development, and strategic partnerships with schools, businesses, and communities. He has also guided faculty and staff in writing, reviewing, and editing proposals to secure external funding, ensuring that experiential learning initiatives are supported by sustainable resources. Dr. Abraham’s academic vision emphasizes equity, workforce readiness, and the transformative power of hands-on learning to prepare students for professional and civic engagement.

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Alongside his academic leadership, Dr. Abraham is a recognized authority in green chemistry and sustainable technologies, with over 100 publications, including the original Principles of Sustainable Engineering, and nearly two decades as Editor of Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy. His expertise spans sustainable energy, clean technologies, and organizational strategy, helping institutions and companies translate sustainability science into actionable solutions. He brings extensive experience in developing and refining proposals for research funding and strategic initiatives, enabling organizations to secure multimillion-dollar investments and advance their sustainability goals. As a Fellow of both the American Chemical Society and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Dr. Abraham brings deep technical knowledge and proven experience guiding organizations toward resilience, efficiency, and long-term impact.