This site provides an overview of my research and teaching, and some resources for students interested in the study of the Middle East and/or environmental politics.

My research focuses on the intersections between politics and environment in the Middle East. I am working on a manuscript on the political economy of environmental policy change in Egypt and the Arab world. Other research interests include adaptation to climate change and water resources in the Middle East, environmental protest movements, and the politics of food security.

I hold a Ph.D. and M.A. from Princeton University in Politics and a B.A. from Harvard University in Social Studies. Recent postdoctoral fellowships and appointments include the Dubai Initiative, Belfer Center for the Study of Science and International Affairs, Harvard University (Spring 2009-Spring 2010); Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) III Program (Fall 2008); UNH Center for the Humanities Junior Faculty Fellowship (Fall 2008) and the Center for Middle East Studies, Harvard University (Fall 2007-Spring 2008).

At UNH, I teach courses in Middle East politics, comparative politics, US foreign policy, and environmental politics. I grew up in Keene, New Hampshire and am glad to be back in NH after many years away.