Dave White

Dave White is a Professor at Arizona State University (ASU) within the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, Department of Community Resources & Development. He holds multiple leadership roles, including Associate Vice President of Research Advancement, Director of the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation, and Director of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory. His work focuses on advancing sustainability science, water policy, and interdisciplinary decision-making frameworks.

Education: Ph.D. in Forestry (Virginia Tech), M.S. in Resource Recreation and Tourism (University of Idaho), B.A. in History (George Mason University).

Research Interests: Sustainability transitions, water governance, climate adaptation, food-energy-water nexus, and stakeholder collaboration. He has secured over $110M in grants, leading initiatives like the Arizona Water Innovation Initiative and NSF-funded Decision Center for a Desert City (DCDC).

Awards: Arizona Forward Governor's Award, ASU’s President’s Medal, Celebrating Natural Resources Award. He serves on ASU’s graduate faculty for multiple PhD programs and is affiliated with 7+ research centers.

Key contributions include co-authoring the U.S. National Climate Assessment, developing WaterSim decision support systems, and fostering global partnerships (e.g., Starbucks, PLuS Alliance). His labs and teams address urban sustainability, resilient water systems, and cross-border resource management.