Dr. Franklin of SE2Ci
Dr. Franklin,
of SE2Ci
At meetings in Puebla, Mexico to collaborate with innovative chemical engineers on the packaging and form factors available for hydrogen. Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), Ciudad de México, 2022
Dr. Franklin collaborating
with Colleagues
Shown here at the UCGIS program collaborating with NSF funded, CyberGIS and Geospatial Data Science thought-leaders at the NCSA (National Center for Super-computing Applications) at the U. Illinois, Urban-Champagne, IL 2017
The C.U.A.H.S.I. Teams at the N.O.A.A.-National Water Center Building,
Professor Franklin collaborating with engineering PhD Research Scholar on GIS & Flood Management prediction techniques at the Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod, India 2023
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Director Franklin discussing the importance of clean drinking water (e.g., DrinkAIRâ„¢) for India as part of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG #6) at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras-I.I.T., Chennai, India 2023
Dr. Franklin,
Director of SE2Ci.com
Dr. Franklin celebrating successful pollution litigation against Kerala's Regional Waterways Government for failing to enforce pollution laws & standards in Kollam, Kerala, India
Welcome
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SE2Ci
"Sustainable Entrepreneurial Climate-Change Innovations and Initiatives"
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Driving Innovative Solutions for Climate Change
The Sustainable Entrepreneurial Climate-Change Innovations & Initiatives Institute (SE2Ci) is dedicated to exploring, developing, and implementing entrepreneurial innovations, that address urgent climate-related challenges, particularly in providing micro-water resources to global populations lacking access to clean drinking water.
One of our flagship initiatives, "DrinkAIRâ„¢," aims to address the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal #6 by promoting access to safe water.
At SE2Ci, we prioritize trans-disciplinary approaches, leveraging diverse expertise, points of view and collaborative ideation to tackle complex problems.
Our team, guided by our core principles of Focused Minds and Global Thinkingâ„¢, employ cutting-edge geospatial analytics and location intelligence tools to deliver effective, scalable solutions.
By fostering an SE2Ci ecosystem that supports simultaneous innovations - embracing failures as learning experiences and allowing for mid-course adjustments, we aim to respond rapidly to the multifaceted nature of climate change.
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We recognize the critical need for innovation in this space.
As Director Kathi Vidal of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently noted, a unified effort is essential to empower innovators across the country. This collective action can create a robust landscape for experimentation and adaptation in tackling climate challenges.
SE2Ci advocates for innovation and entrepreneurship principles and business leadership being involved in delivering climate action, emphasizing that the private sector must drive innovation and sustainable practices.
Through collaborations with global innovators from cities like London, Monaco, Doha, Delhi, Bangalore, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore - SE2Ci is at the forefront of developing effective global climate solutions.
Our Strategic Innovation Initiative (S2i) exemplifies this commitment by providing innovative tools and dashboards that facilitate data-driven decision-making for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.
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Navigating Innovation and Collaboration
The Journey ​
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Christopher Franklin's career journey has involved several twists and turns. A distinguished entrepreneur, writer, executive, and professor - he embodies the spirit of inquiry and collaboration that defines the modern academic landscape.
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With a doctorate in Geospatial Information Sciences from the University of Texas at Dallas, Dr. Franklin merges the rigor of research with the practicalities of application; fostering innovation that transcends disciplinary boundaries.
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Dr. Franklin of SE2Ci, leads a vibrant group of colleagues, dedicated to tackling some of society's most pressing challenges, particularly those related to climate change.
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With his unique expertise in Geospatial Location Intelligence, GIS, CyberGIS, GeoAI, hydrology and the temporal-spatial dimensions of a Bayesian Innovation Diffusion modeling ensemble - informs his leadership at SE2Ci, driving impactful partnerships that align SE2Ci research with real-world applications. His extensive research background in GIS-powered demographic and social analysis, honed at the University of California, Irvine, and enriched by collaborations across North America, Europe, and Asia; positions him as a pivotal figure in all his multidisciplinary initiatives.
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Franklin’s intellectual curiosity is matched only by his commitment to mentorship. He actively cultivates an environment where collaboration thrives at all levels of scholarship, drawing from his rich academic and professional experiences to inspire students, faculty, and industry leaders alike.
As Professor, his teaching philosophy, deeply rooted in the principles of andragogy and adult learning theory, transforms the classroom into a dynamic space for engagement and learning. This approach has earned him accolades from peers and students who value his ability to make complex concepts accessible and relevant.
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Beyond the classroom, Dr. Franklin’s influence extends to community initiatives, where he partners with foundations to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. Through these efforts, he aims to create sustainable solutions that not only address immediate needs but also empower communities to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.
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In all his endeavors, Dr. Franklin exemplifies the role of the modern practical scholar—one who is not only a purveyor of knowledge but also a catalyst for change. His unique blend of practical experience and theoretical insights is prominently showcased in his distinctive and innovative collaborations with industry leaders, as well as in his professionally published research and multidisciplinary partnerships with faculty and students.
His vision for SE2Ci is clear: Foster a community of dedicated scientists, innovators, and social entrepreneurs, all committed to addressing the challenges of climate change through collaborative and sustainable solutions. In doing so, Dr. Franklin not only enriches the academic community but also paves the way for a brighter, more innovative future.​​​
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Global Development
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Chief "Focused Minds & Global Thinking" Officer
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Team Associate
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BACKGROUNDER
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Solution thinking, to the existential threat of continued global warming, must be unbounded (i.e., outside the box").
From "Focused Minds" and "Global Thinking" comes social entrepreneurs and innovators capable of solving the climate challenges around the world. The need to facilitate every potential inventor and innovation "in the world", seems like an impossible dream. But such a high goal must be set to generate adequate rapid proto-typing solutions to deploy against the existential global warming threat and its rapidly worsening and unraveling effects for life on planet Earth.
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Arts & Science (ART-SCI) projects, developing and integrating teaching and mentorship for Focused minds of all ages engaged in strategic Global thinking is another valuable approach for seeking existential solutions to the disastrous effects of continued global warming. The world is well positioned in science and art to realize potential creative and innovative strategic technology solutions in rapidly advancing scientific areas like machine learning, A.I., geospatial information sciences and location intelligence to mention just a few.
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Motto (Latin):
"Focused mentes, Global cogitationem"
Motto (English): "Focused minds, Global thinking"*
* - Service Mark
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Shown here at a Southern Methodist University (SMU) book signing in Dallas. with Dr. Edwin Eugene.Aldrin, Jr., the second man to step on the Moon. No Dream Is Too High is the title of "Buzz" Aldrin's book and can also frame the SE2Ci concepts of "Focused Thinking" required to ignite "Global Minds" i.e., SE2Ci's motto - "Focused Minds - Global Thinking" Copyright 2010.
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The Montreal Protocol of 30 years ago is an example that saved the planet from ozone depletion. Mount Royal, overlooking the beautiful city of Montreal and the St. Lawrence river.
Executive VP
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Chief "Millennial & Gen-Z" Officer
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BACKGROUNDER
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Through rigorous academic study and robust travel perspectives, it is clear that the worlds myriad cultures and civilizations will not all be affected by global warming equally or even equitably going forward over the next century.
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Ukraine President speaks to the united Nations (September 19, 2023), "...people have not yet learned to use climate as a weapon. Even though humanity is failing on its climate policy objectives – this means that extreme weather will still impact the normal global life and some evil state will also weaponize its outcomes...We must act united – to defeat the aggressor and focus all our capabilities and energy on addressing these challenges..." The increase in flooding around the globe (e.g., Derna, Libya 2023) or the devastation from earthquakes (e.g., Douzrou, Morroco 2023), dramatically demonstrate that "exposure risk" mitigation is a function of human needs, cultural values & ideas, location, time of year and the resiliency of historical/current architectural built environments.
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Critical and historic/architectural perspectives at SE2CI show that challenges are unprecedented for all flora and fauna currently inhabiting the earth's lands and seas and proactive global-warming/climate-change attitudes and responses are woefully out of date for the planet's future well-being. As a student of environmentalism and bio-diversity, I am also from a global-warming concerned demographic cohort - "Millennials". My cohort (born between the years 1981 and 1995) and those later from the "Gen Z" cohort (born between the years 1997 and 2012 ) are facing up to the realization that we will have to suffer the consequences of past inaction, and rising to the level of crimes against humanity for the foreseeable future. ​​​
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​​​​​​​​​​​Sadly, during the 20th century, solution opportunities were squandered and collective-will on global warming issues defused and distracted for the profit motive. Research was done and showed projected Green House Gas emissions were not sustainable (almost 70 years ago) but no meaningful efforts were made to eliminate the man-made global-warming threats confirmed by Big Oil & Gas' own environmental scientists (working for the major polluters ! ) - despite knowing better. Now we have no choice but to take drastic measures to lessen the impact from man-made global-warming to mitigate sea-level rise and reduce the negative impacts from the loss of habitat and bio-diversity throughout the global food chain due to global warming.
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And -- it is no longer just about CO2 and methane gases in the upper atmosphere causing global temperature increases - it is about garbage and other ground based illegal waste dumping of polluting substances...
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During the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks in New York air travel was halted and for the first time the empirical reduction on global warming gases by commercial air travel globally was noted by environmentalists."In 2022 aviation accounted for 2% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, having grown faster in recent decades than rail, road or shipping. As international travel demand recovers following the Covid-19 pandemic, aviation emissions in 2022 reached almost 800 Mt CO2, about 80% of the pre-pandemic level. Many technical measures related to low-emission fuels, improvements in air frames and engines, operational optimization and demand restraint solutions are needed to curb growth in emissions and ultimately reduce them this decade in order to get on track with the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE) Scenario."
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During the lock down from COVID-19 we see many commercial real estate development structures vacant, empty or of low occupancy. We should not be trying to go back to pre-COVID work patterns. "The Covid-19 crisis has had staggering consequences for the transport sector. Government lock downs triggered a fall of 50% to 75% in road traffic around the world. In April, with around one-third of the global population in complete lock down, gasoline use dropped by more than 9 million barrels a day – an unprecedented fall – and demand for diesel was down by 6 million barrels a day. With up to 59% of employees in affected countries working from home and some facing redundancy, the effect on rush-hour road traffic was even more striking. Major cities saw a drop in rush-hour congestion of 65% to 95%. There were also widespread declines in air pollution from road traffic. One of the steepest was in New Delhi, where average levels of nitrogen dioxide were around two-thirds lower during lock down compared with the weeks leading up to it." The world needs to repeat this result without invoking another pandemic.
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Effects on electrical consumption during the COVID-19 lock down reflected reduced physical social interaction (not virtual, thanks to social media) patterns with dramatically reduced electrical consumption.
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