Isaac Castellano

Isaac Castellano serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science within Boise State University's School of Public Service. He teaches courses including University Foundations 100: Power and Violence, POLS 306: Introduction to International Relations, and POLS 434: Environmental Security.

His academic credentials are:

• Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Kentucky (2013)
• M.S. in Conflict Resolution, Portland State University (2004)
• B.A., Western Washington University (2002)

Castellano's research centers on environmental security, with a focus on water scarcity and conflict. He investigates the role of non-state actors in environmental governance and the implications for U.S. policy. His work integrates political science, environmental studies, and security studies, emphasizing practical accountability mechanisms in resource management.

His 2019 book, Water Scarcity in the American West, exemplifies his scholarly contributions by addressing unauthorized water use and accountability in the context of increasing scarcity, contributing to the fields of environmental policy and natural resource management.