Saleem H. Ali

Distinguished Professor of Energy and the Environment, University of Delaware (USA); Professorial Research Fellow, The University of Queensland

My research focuses on the causes and consequences of environmental conflicts, particularly concerning the extractive industries and how ecological factors can promote peace. I have degrees in the natural sciences (B.Sc. in Chemistry from Tufts and M.E.S from Yale) and a doctorate from MIT in environmental planning. My most recent book co-authored with Lawrence Susskind is titled "Environmental Diplomacy: Negotiating More Effective Global Agreements" (Oxford University Press, 2014). Earlier books include "Treasures of the Earth: Need, Greed and a Sustainable Future" (Yale University Press, 2010) and "Mining, the Environment and Indigenous Development Conflicts" (University of Arizona Press, 2009).

Experience

2016–present

Distinguished Professor of Energy and the Environment, University of Delaware
2016–present

Professorial Research Fellow , University of Queensland
2015–present

Senior Fellow , Columbia University
2012–2016

Director Center for Social Responsibility in Mining , University of Queensland

Education

2000

MIT, Ph.D.
1996

Yale University, Masters in Environmental Studies

Honours

Member of Global Future Council on Advanced Materials; Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum (2011); National Geographic Emerging Explorer (2010)