Edwards, Kira

Biography

Biography 

Kira Edwards is the Program Manager for IES. She works to facilitate energy research and coordination amongst the University of Michigan.

Kira completed her Bachelor's of Science in Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University. She worked in environmental consulting for a few years, working on investigations, remediation, permitting, and compliance. She then completed her Master's of Engineering in Energy Systems Engineering at University of Michigan. While at University of Michigan, she was a Dow Sustainability Fellow, focused on solar viability in Washtenaw County. Special research interests include energy equity, energy and the environment, and resilient energy systems.