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Cutler J. Cleveland is a Professor of Earth & Environment and Associate Director of the Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) at Boston University. He specializes in energy systems, climate change, and sustainability, with a focus on equity and actionable knowledge. His work includes foundational texts like the Encyclopedia of Energy and leadership roles in projects such as Visualizing Energy and Carbon Free Boston.
- Education: BS in Biology (Cornell University), MS in Marine Science (Louisiana State University), PhD in Geography (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
- Key Affiliations: Advisory Board of Project Drawdown, Affiliated Researcher at Center for Antiracist Research
His research integrates energy transitions with social and environmental justice, emphasizing interdisciplinary communication. Recent work addresses urban decarbonization strategies, zero waste systems, and electric mobility equity. He has advised global institutions including the UN Commission on Sustainable Development and U.S. EPA.
Publications span energy economics, climate policy, and ecological valuation, with a focus on translating complex data into accessible narratives. His awards include the Adelman-Frankel Award for innovative contributions to energy economics.
- Grants: Principal Investigator for Carbon Free Boston (2019)
- Teaching: Courses on environmental policy and energy-society-environment linkages
Labs/Teams: Leads Visualizing Energy, an open-access platform for data-driven climate communication.
