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Michael Blackhurst

  • Environmental Studies Program Coordinator and Teaching Assistant Professor, Department of Geology and Environmental Science

Dr. Blackhurst received his PhD from Civil and Environmental Engineering/Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University in 2005. He was the Executive Director of Open Energy Outlook Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University from 2023-2025 before joining the Geology and Environmental Science Department in 2026. 

Education & Training

  • PhD, 2005, Civil and Environmental Engineering/Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
  • MS, 2001, Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, University of Texas - Austin
  • BS, 1999, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University