Gabriel Chan

Gabriel Chan is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs in the Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP) area. He serves as Co-Director of the Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy and the Electric Cooperative Innovation Center. His work focuses on equitable energy transition, distributed energy resources, and consumer-owned utilities.

Education: PhD in Public Policy (Harvard University, 2015); dual BS degrees in Political Science and Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science from MIT (2009).

Research interests include energy policy, sustainable development, climate change mitigation, and equity in energy systems. He leads the Chan Lab and directs the M.S.-STEP program, emphasizing graduate education in environmental policy.

Key affiliations: Institute on the Environment (Faculty Leadership Council), UMN Law School (Affiliate Faculty). His work bridges academia and practice, addressing challenges in electric cooperatives, community solar, and energy justice.

Publications span energy governance, renewable deployment strategies, and policy frameworks for equitable transitions. Media engagements include commentaries in Utility Dive and MinnPost on grid modernization and energy equity.