Keith Pezzoli

Keith Pezzoli is a Professor in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the University of California, San Diego. He directs UCSD’s Bioregional Center for Sustainability Science, Planning and Design and the MetroLab Network’s Green Infrastructure and Planning Project, focusing on sustainability transitions, democratizing science, and civic infrastructure for ecological restoration.

• Education: PhD in Urban & Regional Planning (UCLA, 1990), MA in Urban & Regional Planning (UCLA, 1985), BA in Psychology/Environmental Design (SUNY, 1979)

His research spans sustainability science, environmental justice, urban planning, and community engagement, emphasizing participatory decision-making, data visualization, and transboundary planning. His work includes climate-friendly infrastructure, urban agriculture safety, and equity in pandemic response.

Recent publications highlight trends in bioregionalism, green infrastructure, and community-driven research methodologies. He has contributed to climate action frameworks like Bending the Curve and analyzed equity in vaccine distribution during the pandemic.

As director of UCSD’s Superfund Research Center cores since 2000, he bridges environmental health science with community needs. He also leads UC Office of the President initiatives on global food systems, climate, and Mexico-focused collaborations.