Gregory Simon

Gregory Simon is a Professor in the Department of Geography & Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver, with Affiliate Faculty appointments in Urban and Regional Planning at CU Denver and the Department of Geography at CU Boulder. He is also a Research Fellow at the Colorado Center for Sustainable Urbanism.

• Education:
• PhD in Geography, University of Washington (2007)
• MESM in Environmental Science & Management, University of California, Santa Barbara (2001)
• BA in Economics, University of California, Santa Cruz (1997)
• Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Policy, Stanford University (2009)

His research focuses on human-environment interactions, particularly examining how environmental policies are shaped by political, economic, and cultural forces. He analyzes social vulnerability in climate change, wildfire management, and sustainable development projects like cookstove programs. His work integrates political ecology, environmental governance, and science and technology studies.

His recent publications span journals such as Environment and Planning E, Climatic Change, and Global Environmental Change, exploring themes like visual narrative analysis, gender empowerment, and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Gregory emphasizes student-led research in his courses, including ENVS 1342, GEOG 4/5420, and URPL 7014, fostering critical thinking about environmental policy and sustainability.