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Meet the Faculty - Obste Therasme
Follow Dr. Obste Therasme’s inspiring journey from ESF student to Sustainable Resources Management faculty member, and discover the spark that ignited his passion for sustainable energy systems. You’ll hear how a single course at ESF opened the door to a Ph.D., a career, and his mission. Therasme's work rethinks about how we design, produce, and evaluate energy resources in a world that desperately needs cleaner solutions. His story shows students exactly how curiosity, opportunity, and purpose can align to launch a meaningful career in environmental problem-solving.
Dr. Therasme's signature course, Life Cycle Assessment, teaches students to see every product — every bottle, every system, every choice — as part of a larger environmental story. He highlights ESF students’ natural drive to change the world and shares how he equips them with the tools, systems-thinking mindset, and global perspective they need to become impactful environmental leaders.