Leon Kapetas, PhD

Climate & Resilience Expert

Leon Kapetas is an urban climate expert with deep expertise in the design and governance of sustainable infrastructure systems. At StateUp, Leon advises on urban resilience strategies, bringing a multidisciplinary approach that blends engineering, policy, and environmental science.

Expertise

Urban Resilience and Climate Adaptation: Focus on creating adaptive infrastructure for cities facing climate change.

Sustainable Infrastructure Development: Specialisation in low-carbon and climate-resilient urban systems.

Cross-Sector Collaboration: Extensive experience in public-private partnerships for green transitions.

Key Experiences

Co-designed StateUp’s green infrastructure frameworks for urban resilience, with a focus on Southeast Asia and Europe.

Former advisor to the Global Centre on Adaptation, developing strategies for resilient cities.

Published extensively on urban climate adaptation and served as a technical consultant for major global infrastructure projects.

Education

PhD in Engineering, University of Edinburgh.

MSc in Civil Engineering, Imperial College London.

BSc in Environmental Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Leon Kapetas, PhD

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