Saleem H. Ali

Saleem H. Ali is the Blue and Gold Distinguished Professor of Energy and the Environment at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, University of Delaware. He is recognized for his expertise in environmental conflict resolution and sustainable resource governance, with prior roles including Chair in Sustainable Resource Development at the University of Queensland and Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont's Rubenstein School of Natural Resources. He also founded the Institute for Environmental Diplomacy and Security and maintains affiliations as a Senior Fellow at the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment and Professorial Research Fellow at the University of Queensland.

• PhD, Environmental Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2000)
• MA, Environmental Studies, Yale University (1996)
• BA, Tufts University, Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude (1994)

Professor Ali's research focuses on environmental conflict resolution, ecological peacebuilding, and sustainable governance of mineral and extractive industries. His work bridges environmental diplomacy, policy analysis, and resource economics to address conflicts arising from resource scarcity and exploitation.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• Blue and Gold Distinguished Professor, University of Delaware
• Senior Fellow, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
• Professorial Research Fellow, University of Queensland