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- Degree: Postdoctoral Research Associate
- Year: 1991-1992
- Institution and Location
  Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- Major Discipline
  Forest Economics
- Degree: Ph.D.
- Year: 1990
- Institution and Location
  Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- Major Discipline
  Forest Economics
- Degree: M.S.
- Year: 1988
- Institution and Location
  Iowa State University, Ames, IA
- Major Discipline
  Forest Economics & Marketing
- Degree: B.S.
- Year: 1982
- Institution and Location
  Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University , Fuzhou, China
- Major Discipline
  Forest Engineering

Jianbang Gan

Professor, Department of Ecosystem Science & Management; Joint Appointment, Department of Agricultural Economics

Department(s): Department of Ecosystem Science & Management; joint appointment in Department of Agricultural Economics
Campus: Texas A&M University

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Phone: 979-862-4392
E-mail: j-gan@tamu.edu

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Research Topic(s)

Biomass production; Biomass-based supply chain; Hybrid feedstocks-based supply chain; Modeling, simulation and optimization of energy systems; Energy supply chain; Energy economics; Energy and sustainability; Environmental impacts of energy production

Research Summary

Dr. Gan’s current research centers on the economics of bioenergy and natural and human disturbances including climate change, wildfire, pest infestation, and invasion of alien plant species as related to forest resource management/conservation. His work in bioenergy focuses on biomass supply, bioenergy supply chain optimization, sustainability, uncertainty, socio-economic impact, and policy analysis. He is also keen in issues related to forest product (including bioenergy) trade, forestry governance, and socially or economically disadvantaged forestland owners. In addition, he has research experience in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Professional Background

2008-Present	Professor, Department of Ecosystem Science and Management (jointly appointed in Department of Agricultural Economics), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
2011-2012	Visiting Fellow, School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Yale University, New Haven, CT
2008-2011	Associate Department Head for Graduate Programs (2009-2011) and for Undergraduate Programs (2008-2009), Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, Texas A&M University
2001-2008	Associate Professor, Department of Ecosystem Science and Management (jointly appointed in Agricultural Economics), Texas A&M University
1992-2001	Faculty (Assistant Professor, 1992-97; Associate Professor, 1997-99; Professor 1999-2001), jointly appointed in Forest Resources and Agricultural Economics Programs, Tuskegee University
1998-2001	Coordinator for Forest Resources Program, Tuskegee University
1992-2001	Coordinator for International Project Development, Tuskegee University

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