Department of Environmental Studies

Name	Area of Emphasis	Contact Information
Peter Alagona Assistant Professor	Histories of land use, natural resource management, environmental politics, and ecological science in the North American West and beyond. • Faculty in Environmental Studies & History Depts. • Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles	alagona@history.ucsb.edu Office: HSSB 4231 Fax: (805) 893-8686
Daniel B. Botkin Professor Emeritus	Environmental biology and global ecology. • Faculty in Environmental Studies and Biological Sciences Depts. • Ph.D., Rutgers University	dan@danielbbotkin.com
David Brokensha Professor Emeritus	Cultural ecology, modernization. • Faculty in Environmental Studies and Anthropology Depts. • Ph.D., Oxford University
Oliver A. Chadwick Professor	Soil sciences, soil genesis and classification, and advanced pedology and soil/geomorphology. • Faculty in Environmental Studies and Geography Depts. • Ph.D., University of Arizona	oac@geog.ucsb.edu Office: Ellison Hall, 1837 (805) 893-4223
Jordan F. Clark Professor	Geochemistry, hydrologic sciences, and environmental geology. • Faculty in Environmental Studies and Earth Sciences Depts. • Ph.D., Columbia University	jfclark@geol.ucsb.edu Office: Webb Hall 1116 (805) 893-7838
David A. Cleveland Professor	Diversity and sustainability in agricultural systems, human population and the environment. • Faculty in Environmental Studies, Affiliated with Antropology and Geography Depts. • Ph.D., University of Arizona	cleveland@es.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall 4023 Message only - (805) 893-2968
Matthea Cremers Lecturer	Gender and the environment, anthropology, tourism, environmental justice. • Teaches in Environmental Studies and Anthropology Depts. • Ph.D, University of California, Santa Barbara	mcremers@att.net Office: Bren Hall 4009 (805) 893-8988
Carla D'Antonio Schuyler Professor	Plant and ecosystem ecology, invasive species, species affects on ecosystem processes, restoration ecology. • Faculty in Environmental Studies and EEMB Depts. • Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara	dantonio@lifesci.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall 4017 (805) 893-2796
Robert T. Deacon Professor	Environmental and resource economics, public economics. • Faculty in Economics • Ph.D., University of Washington	deacon@econ.ucsb.edu Office: North Hall 3040 (805) 893-3670
William R. Freudenburg Dehlsen Professor	Environmental sociology. • Faculty in Environmental Studies • Ph.D., Yale University	Dr. Freudenburg passed away in 2010
Steve Gaines Professor	Marine community ecology; biostatistics. • Faculty in EEMB and Dean of Bren School • Ph.D., Oregon State University	gaines@lifesci.ucsb.edu Office: Marine Science Building, Room 4322B (805) 893-3764
Helene Gardner Lecturer	Environmental toxicology, environmental chemistry, air polution. • Ph.D., University of Rochester	hgardner@es.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall
Gregory R. Graves Lecturer	Environmental history. • Teaches in Environmental Studies and History Depts. • Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara	graves@history.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall 4007, HSSB 3238 (805) 893-3636, (805) 893-8988
Garrett Hardin Professor Emeritus	Human ecology. • Faculty in Environmental Studies and Biological Sciences Depts. • Ph.D., Stanford University	Dr. Hardin passed away in 2003
Cheryl Hutton Financial Manager	Essential duties include: Program general accounting, payroll & personnel, purchasing, travel & reimbursement, awards-minigrants-contracts, event coordination, and visa liaison.	hutton@es.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall, Rm 4312 (805) 893-3715
Edward A. Keller Professor	Environmental and engineering geology, geomorphology. • Faculty in Environmental Studies and Earth Sciences Depts. • Ph.D., Purdue University	keller@geol.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall 4019, Webb Hall 2012 (805) 893-4207
Charles Kolstad Professor	Environmental economics, environmental regulation, climate. • Faculty in Economics and Bren School • Ph.D., Stanford University	kolstad@bren.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall 3416 (805) 893-2108
Linda Krop Lecturer	Environmental Law and Policy. • J.D., Santa Barbara College of Law	lkrop@cox.net
LeeAnne Kryder Lecturer	Environmental literature, business and environmental writing. • Teaches in Environmental Studies and Writing Program • Ph.D., Bowling Green State University	kryder@writing.ucsb.edu
Manasendu "Manny" Kundu Lecturer	Anthropology, global environment, population studies. • Teaches in Environmental Studies and Anthropology Depts. • Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara	mkundu@es.ucsb.edu Office: Bren 4003 (Summer Session only)
Stephanie LeMenager Associate Professor	North American Oil Cultures 19th and 20th century U.S. Literature and Media Environmentalism and Environmental Criticism Literatures of the North American West Theories of Affect	slemen@english.ucsb.edu Office: South Hall 2505 Prof. LeMenager's Website
Bridget A. Lewin Lecturer	Environmental education. • M.A.ed., University of California, Santa Barbara	rblewin@cox.net
Jo Little Management Services Officer		little@es.ucsb.edu Office: 4312 Bren Hall (805) 893-7547
Hugo A. Loaiciga Professor	Planning, design and analysis of water resources systems, and theory and computational aspects of surface and ground water hydrology. • Faculty in Geography • Ph.D., University of California, Davis	hugo@geog.ucsb.edu Office: 3626A Ellison Hall (805) 308-2839
Melvyn S. Manalis Sr. LSOE	Wind and solar energy conversion and assessment; global warming; nuclear energy, planning and economic evaluation of renewable energy. • Faculty in Environmental Studies • Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara	manalis@es.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall 4005 (805) 893-3969
J. Marc McGinnes Lecturer Emeritus	Environmental law, policy, and dispute resolution. • J.D., UC Berkeley	mcginnes@es.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall 4015
Greg Mohr Lecturer	Planning, environmental impact assessment. • M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara	greg5mohr4@cox.net
Roderick F. Nash Professor Emeritus	Environmental history. • Faculty in Environmental Studies and History Depts. • Ph.D., University of Wisconsin	esprogram@es.ucsb.edu Send correspondence to ES Program
Jami Nielsen Program Assistant	Serves as initial contact in the mornings for students, visitors, and faculty. Processes textbook requisitions, coordinates evaluation process, and is responsible for other general departmental maintenance duties. • B.A., Environmental Studies, University of Kansas.	nielsen@es.ucsb.edu Hours: Mornings: 8 am-12 pm Office: Bren Hall, Rm 4312 (805) 893-2968
Erinn O'Shea Program Assistant Chair's Assistant	Responsible for a variety of functions within Program Administration, Academic Personnel, Student Affairs, and Web Site Management. Assists Chair and Manager with daily tasks and special projects and acts as backup to other staff as necessary. Serves as Program DSR (Dept. Safety Rep.) with extensive CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training.	eoshea@es.ucsb.edu Hours: Mon-Fri 8-12, 1-4:45 Appt. recommended regarding hiring paperwork process. Office: Bren Hall, Rm 4312 (805) 893-2905
Simone Pulver Assistant Professor	Global environmental politics, organizational theory, and the sociology of development. • Faculty in Environmental Studies • Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley	pulver@es.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall 4001 (805) 893-3396
Lori Pye Lecturer	Ecopsychology. • Ph.D., Pacifica Graduate Institute	lori@instituteforculturalchange.org
Paul M. Relis Lecturer	Integrated waste management. • B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara	paulr@crrmail.com
Joshua P. Schimel Professor Chair	Terrestrial ecosystem ecology. • Faculty in Environmental Studies and EEMB Depts. • Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley	schimel@lifesci.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall 4304 (805) 893-7688
Russell Schmitt Professor	Population and community ecology; applied ecology; consumer-resource interactions; marine invertebrates and reef fishes. • Faculty in Ecology, Evolution & Marine Biology (EEMB) • Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles	schmitt@lifesci.ucsb.edu Office: MSRB, Room 3314 (805) 893-2051
Arent H. “Barry” Schuyler, Jr. Lecturer Emeritus	Energy policy. • Ph.D., University of California, Los Angles	Dr. Schuyler passed away in 2011
Jo-Ann Shelton Professor Emeritus	Environmental ethics, relationships between humans and other animal species. • Faculty in Classics • Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley	jshelton@classics.ucsb.edu 805-893-3806
Eric R.A.N. Smith Professor	Environmental politics, energy issues, public opinion and voting behavior, Congress, and political parties. • Faculty in Political Science • Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley	smith@polsci.ucsb.edu Office: Ellison 3711 (805) 308-0004
David F. Stone Lecturer	Planning, environmental impact assessment. • M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara	dstone@dudek.com (805) 962-9820 x3229
Susan C. Stonich Professor	Ecological anthropology and third world environmental problems. • Faculty in Environmental Studies and Anthropology Depts. • Ph.D., University of Kentucky	stonich@anth.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall 4013, HSSB 2084 (805) 893-8627
Paul W. Wack Lecturer	Planning, agricultural land preservation, environmental assessment, sustainable communities. • M.P.A., University of Southern California, M.A., California State University, Northridge	pwack@calpoly.edu Office: Bren Hall 4021
Robert C. Wilkinson Professor	Environmental policy, water and watershed policy, energy, climate change, urban environment. • Faculty in Environmental Studies and Bren School • Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara	wilkinson@es.ucsb.edu Office: Bren Hall 4011 & 4426 (805) 893-2968, (805) 569-2590
Eric Zimmerman Lecturer Student Affairs Officer and Internship Director	Academic advisor, internship program director, and teaches "Intro to Environmental Careers" and "Current Topics in Environmental Studies." • B.A., B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara	zimmerman@es.ucsb.edu Hours: Mon-Fri 8-12, 1-4:45 Appointment recomended Office: 4312 Bren Hall (805) 893-3185