Bob Loeffler

Bob Loeffler is a part-time Research Professor of Public Policy at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Institute of Social and Economic Research since 2010. His work focuses on Alaska's economy, industries, and their impacts on governance and communities, with particular expertise in the mining sector.

• Education: M.S. in Civil Engineering (Stanford University), M.C.R.P. in Regional Planning (Harvard University)
• Professional: Partner at Jade North LLC, former Director of Alaska Division of Mining, Land and Water

Research interests center on:

• Extractive industry partnerships with Indigenous communities
• Sustainable resource development
• Environmental mediation frameworks
• Fiscal impacts of natural resource sectors
• Ecological risk assessment methodologies
• Alaska-specific policy challenges

His publications span 45 years, covering mining impacts, environmental mediation, and fiscal policy. Key works include analyses of the Red Dog Mine's socioeconomic effects and early ecological studies of Mono Lake. Current research addresses Alaska's mining potential and compliance monitoring in natural resource sectors.

Professional Activities: Collaborates with industry, government, and non-profits through Jade North LLC consulting firm. Previously held leadership roles at Alaska Department of Natural Resources.