October 27, 2009
Otto Doering named interim director of Purdue Climate Change Research Center
Otto Doering, professor of agricultural economics, has been named the interim director of the Purdue Climate Change Research Center. His appointment became effective October 2009.
Doering will provide leadership and guidance for PCCRC, as well as foster collaboration with the Energy Center and the Center for the Environment to enhance the Global Sustainability Initiative.
Doering has served in numerous capacities offering direction and service regarding policy issues related to agriculture, resources, energy and the environment. He was director of Purdue's Energy Policy Research and Information Program, and the first director of Indiana’s State Utility Forecasting Group. He has also served in advisory positions with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the ’77, ’90, and ‘96 farm bills.
In addition, Doering has years of experience working on the economic analysis of environmental issues and shares a part of the Nobel Peace Prize with the many individuals working on climate change for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.