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Peter
Calow
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Currently reviewing Ph.D. applicants
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Areas of Expertise
Science and technology; sustainable development; economic policy; energy and environment; environmental policy; cost-benefit analysis
    About

    Biography

    Peter Calow is a professor in the Humphrey School's Science, Technology, and the Environment Area. He has held faculty positions in the United States, Denmark, and Britain. In addition, Professor Calow has had a number of government advisory positions in the UK, Denmark, and for the European Commission.

    His current interests are centered on barriers to the use of science in public policy and include concerns about relevance, bias, and effective communication. He has published more than 300 papers and 20 books.

    Education

    DSc (University of Leeds, 1984)

    PhD (University of Leeds, 1972)

    BS (University of Leeds, 1969)