Tony Reames

Tony Reames holds dual appointments as an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan's School of the Environment and Sustainability and as a Senior Advisor in the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity at the U.S. Department of Energy.

His research centers on environmental justice and equitable urban development, with primary focus areas including energy policy disparities, climate resilience in marginalized communities, and sustainable infrastructure planning. His work critically examines how energy systems disproportionately impact low-income and minority populations while developing frameworks for inclusive sustainability transitions.

Through his federal advisory role, he implements policies addressing economic equity in energy sector workforce development and clean energy access programs. His interdisciplinary approach bridges academic research with practical policy solutions for systemic environmental inequities.