John Nay

Title

Ph.D. Candidate, Environmental Engineering, Management and Policy, Vanderbilt University
Fellow, Vanderbilt Institute for Energy and the Environment

Education

B.A., Environmental Thought and Practice (Policy Concentration), University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
B.S., Philosophy, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Professional Experience

Policy Assistant, AnnDyl Policy Group LLC, Energy and Environmental Policy Strategy Firm, Washington, D.C., Summer 2012
Research Assistant, National Home Performance Council, Energy Efficiency Non-Profit Organization, Washington, D.C.
Congressional Intern, Office of the Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Summer 2011

Research Interests

Theories and Methods

• Complex adaptive systems theories
• Agent-based modeling
• Integrating environmental, engineering, and social data for coupled systems analysis
• Holistic risk management under high levels of uncertainty; robustness testing, applied portfolio management, and scenario testing methodologies
• Ecological and behavioral economics; role-playing and participatory game methodologies

Substantive Topics

• Social-ecological system resilience to climate change impacts
• Environmentally induced migration and political instability
• How institutional and organizational structures inhibit and facilitate adaptation strategies
• Legal and financial mechanisms for adaptive management of land-use and infrastructure systems

Publications

Nay, J. J. (2012). "Global climate change politics and the feasible U.S. policy strategy." The Oculus: The University of Virginia Journal of Research, 11(1): 5-29.

Presentations

Nay, J. J. (2012). Bangladeshi Insights for the Politically Feasible U.S. Climate Policy. University of Virginia Research Network 12^th Annual Research Symposium, Charlottesville, VA.

Nay, J. J. (2102). Sustainability Assessment of the UVa School of Architecture: Lessons Learned. 23^rd Annual Environment Virginia Symposium, Lexington, VA.

Hobbies and Interests

Hiking, photography, traveling, social business, microfinance, South Asian history and politics