Saleh Ahmed is Assistant Professor of Global Studies and Environmental Studies in the School of Public Service at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. Dr Ahmed received an interdisciplinary PhD in Arid Lands Resource Sciences with a minor in Global Change from the University of Arizona. He also has a Graduate Certificate in Science Communication from the same institution. His previous degrees are on environmental sociology, regional science, and urban and rural planning.

Saleh’s current research focuses on climate risk management and resilience planning, land use change and growth management, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Most of his research are solution-oriented and respond to societal needs that have real-world impacts and policy relevance.