Bryan Tilt

Bryan Tilt is a Professor of Anthropology at Oregon State University, affiliated with the School of Language, Culture and Society. He holds positions in Environmental Sciences, Marine Resource Management, and Water Resources Graduate Programs. Tilt specializes in environmental anthropology, focusing on natural resources and energy development in China and the U.S. His work emphasizes cultural dimensions of environmental interactions, sustainable development, and policy analysis. He has conducted extensive research on dams, pollution, and community resilience, including projects like the OSU Dam Impacts Database. Tilt has advised numerous graduate students across disciplines and secured grants from NSF, NOAA, and USDA. His research integrates ethnography with interdisciplinary methods, addressing global challenges such as hydropower impacts, air quality, and socioecological systems. Key publications include books on dams in China and sustainability in rural contexts, with recent work exploring energy transitions and Belt and Road infrastructure.