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Thomas Princen is an Associate Professor of Environmental Policy and Planning at the University of Michigan. His work focuses on ecological and economic sustainability, with a particular emphasis on transitioning away from fossil fuels, adapting to extreme environmental events, and rethinking resource management frameworks. He holds a PhD and MPA in political economy and government from Harvard University, and a BA in biology from Pomona College.
Princen's research explores sufficiency-based approaches, localization strategies, and systemic solutions to climate change. His notable publications include Treading Softly: Paths to Ecological Order and The Logic of Sufficiency, both from MIT Press. His upcoming work Fire and Flood examines societal responses to climate-driven disasters.
His academic contributions span environmental policy, political economy, and interdisciplinary sustainability studies. Though no specific grants or student advising records are listed, his publications underscore a rigorous engagement with global environmental challenges.
