About
I am Denis Lomov, a third-year Ph.D. student in Political Science and a Teaching Assistant at UC Santa Barbara. My research focuses on environmental politics, the political economy of innovation, comparative politics, climate-related disclosure, and energy transitions. I am particularly interested in the intersection of politics, climate change, and regulatory frameworks. You can explore my CV, publications, and ongoing projects on this website.
My academic journey started with a unique dual-degree program in Political Science at The Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences and International Politics at Manchester University, UK. I also graduated from a one-year, fully funded non-degree program at West Virginia University facilitated by the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and administered by the esteemed American Councils for International Education. Additionally, I attended a Summer School on International Politics in Oslo. I also worked as a climate risks consultant at KPMG.
Beyond academia, I find joy in exploring new places and reading. I like watching "dinomentaries" (documentaries about dinosaurs), playing and leading an interactive climate-simulator game called "EN-ROADS," reading about productivity, and checking my calendar regularly.