Eric Welch

Eric Welch is a Professor in the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University (ASU) and Director of the Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy Studies (C-STEPS). His research focuses on science policy, genetic resource management, organizational behavior, innovation, and climate change adaptation. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, including a recent UN FAO report on post-COVID-19 genetic diversity and genomics research.

Dr. Welch leads C-STEPS, which designs governance structures to enhance research capacity for crisis response. His work bridges institutional logics to improve science's role in addressing climate change.

No formal student advisees or scientific awards are listed. His grants and institutional contributions emphasize policy frameworks for adaptive governance in crises.

He directs C-STEPS, a key lab focused on interdisciplinary science-policy interfaces, particularly in environmental and technological domains.