Principal Manager, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Arif Cem Gundogan is a Principal Manager in the Climate Strategy and Delivery team at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), where he leads research on climate policy, sustainable finance, and risk analytics through the application of advanced data science, Earth observation, and machine learning methodologies. His work focuses on the integration of high-integrity environmental and socio-economic datasets to support green investment, regulatory convergence, and climate transition strategies across EBRD’s regions of operation. With a strong foundation in climate analytics, machine learning and digital infrastructure for environmental data, Cem contributes to the development of data-driven approaches that enhance multilateral cooperation, enable green structural transformation, and strengthen accountability mechanisms in emerging markets.
In parallel, Arif Cem is actively cultivating expertise at the intersection of quantum technologies and edge AI, recognising their transformative potential for advancing climate intelligence, environmental monitoring, and secure, decentralised data architectures. His work explores applications in quantum-safe cryptography, machine learning for quantum systems, and low-power edge computing to enable scalable, high-frequency, and traceable environmental data systems.
Arif Cem is a Jean Monnet Scholar and holds a Master’s degree in Environment and Development from King’s College London.
