Dr. Roger Bales

Biography

Roger Bales is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on water resource management, climate change, and policy implementation, particularly the management of California's water supplies and ecosystems in response to climate impacts. Bales has published extensively, contributing to over 160 peer-reviewed papers across various disciplines including hydrology, glaciology, paleoclimate, and environmental engineering. He collaborates with state agencies, federal managers, and NGOs to develop climate solutions that aim to enhance California's resilience to changing environmental conditions. Bales is also a fellow of several esteemed professional organizations such as the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering Science and has conducted active research for over 40 years, participating in initiatives like the Center for Ecosystem Climate Solutions and the Solar Aqueduct Initiative. The latter aims to generate renewable energy while conserving water resources. Bales is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge to support effective water and climate policies in California.

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