Bob Wilkinson

Dr. Bob Wilkinson is an Emeritus Senior Lecturer in the Environmental Studies Program and an Adjunct Professor at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management, University of California, Santa Barbara. His work focuses on water, energy, and climate policy, with advisory roles across multiple governmental and institutional bodies.

Dr. Wilkinson specializes in environmental policy, water and watershed policy, energy systems, climate change adaptation, and urban environmental management. His research bridges academic inquiry with real-world policy implementation, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions to sustainability challenges.

He co-chairs the U.S. Sustainable Water Resources Roundtable and has advised agencies such as the California Energy Commission, California Department of Water Resources, and federal entities like the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. His contributions include coordinating climate impacts assessments for California under the U.S. Global Change Research Program and White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Dr. Wilkinson is a Senior Fellow at the California Council for Science and Technology, further amplifying his influence in translating scientific insights into actionable policy frameworks.