Career
In 2007 Brynhildur was appointed chairman of the Icelandic Scientific Committee for the reduction of greenhouse gases by the Icelandic Ministry for the Environment. A native of Iceland, Brynhildur is a researcher and writer in the fast-growing fields of Ecological economics and Industrial ecology. Much of her work has focused on complex systems modeling of resource policy issues, and regional responses within the United States to various climate change policy options.
Brynhildur is the book review editor for the journal of Ecological Economics.