Philip Sakimoto
Professor of the Practice
Education
Ph.D., Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles 1985
M.A., Astronomy, University of California, Los Angeles 1979
B.A. in Physics with Concentration in Astrophysics, Pomona College 1976
Research
Dr. Sakimoto specializes in training students from a multitude of different disciplinary backgrounds in how to develop professional careers in sustainability. He is also engaged in promoting the public understanding of climate change through public talks and workshops, especially with Catholic audiences.
Research Interests
Sustainability and Climate Change, Climate Change, Sustainability, Catholic Teaching
Relevant Energy Publications
- “Climate Change and Integral Ecology,” P. Sakimoto, The Trumpeter, 34, 62-78 (2019)
- “Let There Be Light,” P. Sakimoto and L. DeLorenzo, in Energy for Our Common Home, a book commemorating the Holy See’s exhibition at the 2017 Astana Expo, 2018 (in publication).
- “Understanding the Science of Climate Change,” P. Sakimoto, in Theology and Ecology Across the Disciplines: On Care for Our Common Home, Bloomsbury Religion and the University Series, vol 4, ed., Celia Deane-Drummond and Rebecca Artinian-Kaiser, 2018.
- “Climate Change: The issue that is greater than all other issues,” P. Sakimoto in Soul of Development: 50th Anniversary of Populorum Progressio, Catholic Social Teaching Conference, University of Notre Dame, March 23-25, 2017.