Ian Rowlands

Ian Rowlands is a Professor in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo. He also serves as the Faculty of Environment’s Associate Dean, Graduate Studies.

Ian has research, teaching, and community interests in energy transitions and management strategies; global, national, and local climate change governance; international higher education; and strategic planning.

Ian is a member of the Board of Directors of Waterloo Region Community Energy. He has previously worked in an advisory capacity with the Independent Electricity System Operator, Natural Resources Canada, and Sustainable Waterloo Region. He has also previously served as the University of Waterloo’s Associate Vice-President, International.

Past employment for Ian includes positions at the United Nations Collaborating Centre on Energy and Environment (Roskilde, Denmark), and the London School of Economics and Political Science; he has also held visiting positions at the Association of Commonwealth Universities (London, UK), the European University Institute (Fiesole, Italy), and Arizona State University.

Ian earned a Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of London (London School of Economics and Political Science) and a Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering degree in Engineering Science from the University of Toronto.

• 1992, Doctorate, International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom

• 1988, Diploma, International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom

• 1987, Bachelor's, Applied Science and Engineering (Engineering Science - Chemical option), University of Toronto, CAnada

• ENVS 474 - Special Topics in Environmental Studies
  • Taught in 2025
• ERS 201 - Environmental Policy, Politics and Governance
  • Taught in 2025

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