Prof. Dr. Jonathan Costa

VP of Research
Program Director MSc Sustainability, Innovation & Technology
Professor of Data Science & AI
Jonathan leads the MSc in Sustainability, Innovation, and Technology and oversees research strategy. His work spans AI for Sustainability, applied machine learning, and digital education.

Biography

Prof. Dr. Jonathan Costa is the Vice President of Research and Program Director for the MSc in Sustainability, Innovation, and Technology at Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences. With a background in high-energy physics and a PhD from Imperial College London, he combines academic rigor with a passion for learner-centered, interdisciplinary education. He previously led the BSc in AI & Sustainable Technologies and has designed programs that integrate sustainability, innovation, and emerging technologies. As a professor of Data Science & AI, he empowers learners to apply cutting-edge tools to real-world challenges and prepares them to drive meaningful change in business, policy, and society.
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Research Profile

Prof. Dr. Jonathan Costa’s research spans multiple scientific domains, including solar physics, soil physics, and high-energy particle physics. His early work at Imperial College London and CERN advanced the analysis of collider data and the search for dark matter, contributing to our understanding of fundamental particles and the structure of the universe. In parallel, he has explored solar phenomena and space weather, as well as conducted applied research in soil physics—studying mass attenuation coefficients and bulk density to inform sustainable agriculture and environmental science. Now leading Tomorrow University’s research agenda, Dr. Costa focuses on the intersection of AI, sustainability, and innovation, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration through projects with partners like Fraunhofer AHEAD. His work continues to bridge theory and application, guiding scalable, impact-driven research that addresses global challenges.

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Impact Master of Science

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Konrad joined Tomorrow University to pivot from corporate leadership into purpose-driven impact. Through the MBA, he deepened his expertise in tech and sustainability while gaining the confidence to embrace a new mission: amplifying change through strategy and storytelling. His journey includes launching the SDG Ambition Guide and producing films that inspire climate action.
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Impact Master of Science
Konrad joined Tomorrow University to pivot from corporate leadership into purpose-driven impact. Through the MBA, he deepened his expertise in tech and sustainability while gaining the confidence to embrace a new mission: amplifying change through strategy and storytelling. His journey includes launching the SDG Ambition Guide and producing films that inspire climate action.
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Problem Solving with Data
Data Visualization
Storytelling with Data
Data Products
Introduction to Cognitive Systems and Neuroscience
Data Solutions
Ethics and Economics of AI
Human-AI Collaboration
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