Braden R. Allenby

Braden R. Allenby serves as Lincoln Professor of Ethics & Engineering at the Lincoln Center for Applied Ethics and President's Professor of Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering within Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. He concurrently holds a professorship in law and serves as Distinguished Global Futures Scientist at the Global Futures Scientists and Scholars program.

His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Environmental Sciences from Rutgers University, complemented by an M.A. in Economics and J.D. from the University of Virginia, and a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Yale University.

Allenby's research pioneers Earth Systems Engineering and Management, examining humanity's role as planetary engineers in the Anthropocene. His work integrates Industrial Ecology with Science and Technology Policy to develop ethical frameworks for sustainable technological development. He investigates complex system interactions between natural and engineered environments, emphasizing the cognitive dimensions of large-scale engineering interventions.

Analysis of his 2004-2008 publications reveals consistent focus on industrial ecology applications, ethical considerations in planetary management, and educational transformation for sustainability. His scholarship consistently bridges technical engineering solutions with philosophical ethics, advocating for holistic approaches to global environmental challenges through earth systems thinking.

Major recognitions include:

• AAAS Fellow
• Batten Fellow, University of Virginia Darden School
• Royal Society for Arts Fellow
• U.S. Naval Academy Stockdale Fellow (2009-2010)
• Templeton Fellow (2008-2010)
• National Academy of Engineering Hollowman Fellow (1991-1992)
• Distinguished Global Futures Scientist

Allenby directs significant research initiatives including NSF Engineering Research Centers for Bio-Mediated Geotechnics and Quantum Energy Technologies, while mentoring graduate students through thesis supervision in civil and environmental engineering. His grant portfolio demonstrates strong focus on sustainability education integration and urban systems resilience.

He founded ASU's Center for Earth Systems Engineering and Management and the Consortium for Emerging Technologies, Military Operations, and National Security, creating interdisciplinary hubs for addressing complex global challenges through integrated technological and policy approaches.