Mark Giordano

Mark Giordano is a Professor of Geography and Vice Dean for Undergraduate Affairs at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. His research focuses on the international political dimensions of water, agriculture, and environmental governance. He has held prior roles at the International Water Management Institute in Sri Lanka and previously worked as an agricultural trade economist and combine mechanic. Giordano's expertise spans transboundary water management, irrigation policy, and refugee resource governance.

Education:

• Ph.D., Oregon State University
• M.S., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
• B.A., Whitman College

Research Interests: Giordano examines the interplay between water resources, geopolitical dynamics, and sustainable agricultural practices. His work addresses challenges in transboundary water treaties, groundwater governance, and the socio-economic impacts of irrigation systems across Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. He emphasizes the role of farmer strategies in adaptive resource management and has contributed to policy frameworks for refugee camp sustainability.

Key Article Trends: His recent publications analyze hydro-diplomacy in the Brahmaputra Basin, disconnects between farmer/policymaker perceptions of water scarcity in Arizona, and the political economy of groundwater use in India. He consistently bridges environmental science with policy analysis, focusing on governance mechanisms for shared resources.

Professional Engagements: Giordano advises the National Museum of Asian Art and serves on the boards of The Kentler International Drawing Space and the Mokuhanga Project Space. His career has been deeply rooted in fieldwork across developing regions, blending academic rigor with real-world policy applications.