Sachin D. Shah

Sachin Shah is a multi-disciplinary scientist specializing in the intersection of water resources, socioeconomics, and public policy. His work focuses on understanding the human dimensions of water security and risk in regions such as the Mekong River Basin, South Asia, and Ukraine. As the Manager of the Social and Economic Drivers Program for the U.S. Geological Survey, Sachin leads research initiatives on water governance, risk-informed decision-making, and social vulnerability, with a particular emphasis on climate adaptation.

Currently, he spearheads an international science diplomacy effort addressing the impacts of climate change on Ukraine's agricultural sector and global food security. Sachin also serves as an adjunct assistant professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin, where he teaches graduate courses on climate adaptation, institutional systems, and global food insecurity.

With over 20 years of experience in hydrology, public policy, and international development, Sachin has held key roles with organizations such as the U.S. Geological Survey, the World Bank Water Program, and the Council of Energy, Environment, and Water. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Hydrogeology from the Jackson School of Geosciences and a Master of Arts in International Development from the LBJ School of Public Affairs, both at the University of Texas at Austin. In 2024, Sachin served as a policy advisor for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.