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John Banks is a Senior Lecturer at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) with over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, focusing on consulting, academia, and leadership in think tanks. He joined SAIS in 2008, initially as an adjunct professor and transitioned to a full-time faculty member in 2016. Banks currently serves as a faculty co-lead for the Development, Climate, and Sustainability focus area within the two-year Master of Arts in International Relations program. He teaches Global Electricity Markets and leads the Energy Environment Practicum, an innovative course where MAIR students collaborate with external client organizations to address energy policy challenges. A two-time recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award, he has overseen numerous student research projects on electricity access and clean energy. His research interests include the transformation of the global electricity sector, technological innovations, and policy impacts on decarbonization efforts. Notably, he has published works assessing electricity markets and sustainable energy models in the U.S. and internationally. Prior to his academic role, Banks spent 20 years advising on energy policy and security, holding positions at various consulting firms and think tanks, including the Brookings Institution. He holds a Master of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.
Johns Hopkins University • Washington DC
Lectures on various topics including energy policy and market dynamics, and oversees student research projects.
Brookings Institution • Washington DC
Conducted research on energy security and policy, focusing on the electricity sector and innovation.
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