John-Michael Davis

John-Michael Davis is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Global School, specializing in interdisciplinary environmental and development studies. He holds degrees from Wilfrid Laurier University, McGill University, Ben Gurion University, and Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research focuses on community-driven approaches to sustainable development challenges, particularly in informal e-waste economies and international NGO legitimacy. Notable work includes analyzing North-South e-waste trade dynamics in the Israeli-Palestinian context and evaluating grassroots INGO operations in Canada. His research has influenced policy decisions and been featured in national/international media. Davis is affiliated with initiatives like the Caribbean Climate Adaptation Network and has secured grants from organizations like NOAA. He emphasizes participatory methods to empower marginalized communities through environmental justice projects.

• Education: BA Psychology (2009), MS Water Resources Management (2012), MA Environmental Studies (2013), PhD Geography (2017)
• Research Themes: Informal economies, sustainable livelihoods, environmental contamination, NGO accountability
• Grants: NOAA Climate Adaptation Partnership award ($500k+), Sociological Initiatives Foundation grant