Alexis Schulman

Alexis Schulman is an Assistant Professor at Drexel University's Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science. She serves as the Director of the Environmental Studies and Sustainability Program and holds the Dolan Fellow for Innovation in Water Science title at the Patrick Center for Environmental Research, Academy of Natural Sciences.

• PhD in Urban and Regional Planning (MIT)
• MCP in Urban Planning (MIT)
• BSE in Environmental Engineering (Princeton University)

Her research focuses on the drivers of sustainable urban innovation, policy implementation, and the integration of local knowledge into environmental governance. Key areas include green stormwater infrastructure, adaptive management programs, and municipal sustainability initiatives.

Her publications highlight interdisciplinary work in environmental science, urban planning, and policy. Themes include green infrastructure, adaptive governance, waste management, and stakeholder engagement. Recent works explore zoning reforms, municipal composting, and integrated water resource management.

• Dolan Fellow for Innovation in Water Science

As a social scientist and environmental planner, Schulman's work bridges community science with institutional policy-making. She has contributed to foundational research on sustainable urban practices and policy transitions.