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Darrin Magee is Professor of Environmental Studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he has been a faculty member since 2008. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Washington (2006), an M.A. in China Studies from the same institution (1998), and dual bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and French from Louisiana State University (1994). His office is located at 451 Pulteney Street, Geneva, NY, and he can be contacted via email at magee@hws.edu.
- Ph.D., Geography, University of Washington, 2006
- M.A., China Studies, University of Washington, 1998
- B.S., Mathematics, Louisiana State University, 1994
- B.A., French (minor Italian), Louisiana State University, 1994
Dr. Magee's research centers on energy and environmental issues in China, with a particular focus on hydropower development on transboundary rivers such as the Mekong and Nu River, energy efficiency policies, the South-North Water Diversion Project, and broader water quality and quantity challenges. He examines the intersection of state policy, infrastructure development, and environmental sustainability, often through a geopolitical and socio-ecological lens. His work critically assesses large-scale projects and their impacts on regional equity, ecological resilience, and energy systems.
His publications span high-impact journals such as Environmental Research Letters, Water, Journal of Peasant Studies, and Ecology and Society, as well as chapters in edited volumes on sustainability, hydropower, and the food-energy-water nexus. His recent work analyzes the disconnect between rapid hydropower expansion in Southwest China and actual electricity demand, highlighting inefficiencies and environmental risks. He also contributes to public discourse through platforms like The Third Pole and Shuddhashar, addressing China’s climate commitments and transboundary water diplomacy.
Awarded no formal scientific prizes in the provided text, Magee has collaborated with researchers from institutions including the Rocky Mountain Institute and various Chinese universities. He teaches courses such as Environment and Development in East Asia, Geography of Garbage, and senior integrative experiences in environmental studies, mentoring students in research on sustainability and global environmental challenges. He is not listed as advising specific graduate students, but his work supports undergraduate and interdisciplinary research. Dr. Magee is actively involved in academic and public scholarship, with no indication of retirement or former status.
