David Nicholas Oswald

David Nicholas Oswald is an Associate Faculty member at the School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia. A designer and environmental scientist, he founded DE Design + Environment Inc. in 2005 to address global environmental challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.

• PhD in progress (Interdisciplinary: Environmental Science, Economics, Design) - University of British Columbia
• MSc in Physical Geography - McGill University (2008)
• BSc in Environmental Science with Distinction - Royal Roads University (1999)

His research focuses on integrated environmental analysis through data acquisition, indicator development, and policy-making for sustainable development, particularly in the NW coastal zone of British Columbia and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean. He specializes in climate adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and systems design.

His recent publications highlight trends in environmental informatics, climate resilience, and international collaboration. Notable works include database systems for environmental change in the Caribbean, climate data sharing protocols, and biodiversity preservation through sustainable design.

• Elected Fellow to Royal Canadian Geographic Society (FRCGS) - 2016

He has secured funding from agencies like USAID and collaborated with the Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank, and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center. His technical expertise spans software engineering, control systems design, and robotics applied to environmental challenges.