Dr. Rob Jackson

Biography

Rob Jackson is a professor in the Department of Earth System Science at Stanford University, where he also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment and the Precourt Institute for Energy. His research addresses the impacts of human activities on the Earth, focusing on how scientific knowledge can inform policies that mitigate environmental footprints and climate change. Jackson's lab investigates the effects of climate change on ecosystems, particularly examining the dynamics of old-growth forests during droughts. He is the chair of the Global Carbon Project, leading studies that quantify greenhouse gas emissions from diverse sources, including urban areas and fossil fuel extraction sites. Jackson's work has been recognized widely, with accolades such as the Blue Planet Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He has published numerous works, including the award-winning book "Clear Blue Sky" and a children’s poetry collection. He holds multiple fellowships from prestigious organizations, reflecting his contributions to ecology and climate science. Jackson has an extensive academic background, with degrees in Ecology and Statistics from Utah State University, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Rice University.

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