Robert D. Lifset

Robert D. Lifset is an Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma, specializing in energy and environmental history. His work bridges business, policy, political, and ecological perspectives, focusing on the U.S. in the 20th century.

• Education: Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A. in History from Columbia University; A.B. in History with Honors from the University of Chicago.

Lifset’s research explores the interplay between energy production, environmental activism, and policy evolution. His studies emphasize ecological transitions, corporate influence, and grassroots movements.

His publications span journals like *Journal of American History* and *Environmental History*, examining topics from nuclear energy debates to cinematic portrayals of oil. These works highlight historical shifts in energy consumption, regulatory frameworks, and societal responses.

Scientific awards include the 2016 Herbert H. Lehman Prize for scholarship in New York history. He is currently working on an environmental history of the 1970s energy crisis.