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Sameer Shah is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. He specializes in understanding the human dimensions of climate change, focusing on vulnerability and adaptation strategies. Dr. Shah aims to explore how systemic marginalization influences the interaction of climate-related disasters, thereby exacerbating inequities in water, food, and energy security among communities most affected by climate change. His research incorporates theoretical, conceptual, and empirical analyses to evaluate equity, justice, and sustainability outcomes in climate adaptation and disaster response across multiple scales. In particular, his work emphasizes the need to address the distinct climate risks faced by marginalized groups in regions such as South and Southeast Asia and the contiguous United States, including Puerto Rico. Dr. Shah also directs the WATERS Research Collaborative, which focuses on Water, Adaptation, and Transformation for equity, resilience, and sustainability, and co-founded the SOLVER Research Laboratory to advance these goals.
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