About
Matthew T. Huber is a Professor in the Department of Geography and the Environment at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. He is also a Senior Research Associate at the Center for Environmental Policy and Administration and the Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Collaboration. Huber focuses on the political economy of energy and capitalism, climate politics, and resource geography.
- Ph.D., Graduate School of Geography, Clark University (2009)
Research Interests: Huber's work examines the intersection of climate change and class struggle, emphasizing the role of capitalist production systems in ecological degradation. His recent scholarship critiques neoliberal energy policies and advocates for socialist approaches to environmental justice, including analyzing the 'subterranean mode of production' in fossil fuel infrastructure.
Publication Trends: Huber's recent articles and book chapters focus on Marxist ecological theory, the political economy of climate solutions, and labor-climate alliances. He explores themes like decommodification of energy, proletarian agency in environmentalism, and systemic critiques of green capitalism.
Scientific Awards:
- James Blaut Award (2014)
- Daniel Patrick Moynihan Award (2014)
- Cook Award (2008)
Teaching: Huber teaches courses such as 'Geography of Capitalism' and 'Political Economy of Nature,' connecting geographic analysis to climate justice and energy systems. He has presented extensively on topics like 'Labor-Climate Organizing' and 'Proletarian Ecology.'
