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Walter James, PhD

Walter James, PhD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Writer and thinker on Japan’s decarbonization

  • Education

    • University of Oregon

      2009 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) History

    • Temple University

      2016 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Political Science and Government

    • University of Chicago

      2014 - 2015
      Master's degree Social Sciences

      Activities and Societies: University of Chicago Alumni Association

  • Experience

    • Stax - a global strategy consulting firm

      Apr 2016 - Aug 2016
      Research Associate

      As a research associate, I conducted interviews with key industry informants to gain insights into market trends and growth potentials of target companies. In this capacity, I also collaborated with my colleagues to share findings and best practices. Towards the end of the primary research process, I had the opportunity to assist in the creation of deliverables.

    • Temple University

      Sept 2016 - May 2023
      Doctoral Researcher

      Doctoral candidate and instructor at Temple University's Department of Political Science. Research area centered on the political economy of financial regulation (especially macroprudential policy) in advanced industrialized economies.

    • Carbon Collective

      Jun 2021 - Apr 2023
      Researcher

      - Wrote profiles of over 100 companies included in Carbon Collective's Climate Solutions portfolio- Evaluated publicly listed companies across all energy and sustainability sectors to determine which ones pass Carbon Collective's stringent inclusion criteria

    • 早稲田大学 WASEDA University

      Nov 2021 - Apr 2023
      Research Fellow

      - A Fulbright Graduate Research Fellow at Waseda's Graduate School of Political Science- My research relied on interviewing financial policymakers and business leaders to investigate the causes of Japan's financial regulatory reforms since the late 1990s

    • DG+Design

      Apr 2023 - now
      Associate, Market Research and Policy

    • Zemlia

      May 2023 - now
      Data & Research Strategist

      - Leading research strategy and framework development for a suite of data-driven, AI-enabled tools to drive individual action for sustainability- Supporting the development of personalized data dashboards of individual sustainability solutions

    • Power Japan Consulting

      Oct 2023 - now
      Principal Consultant

      I offer consulting, research, and writing services on issues related to Japan's climate and energy policies, in both English and Japanese.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • United States Professional Tennis Association Pro 2

    • Adobe Animate Essential Training

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2021
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Walter James, PhD
      Fulbright Graduate Research Fellowship Fulbright Program Nov 2021 Scholarship to conduct research related to doctoral dissertation in Tokyo, Japan for 15 months
    • Awarded to Walter James, PhD
      Global Studies Graduate Student Research Grant Temple University Global Studies Program Oct 2019 Awarded $3,000 for fieldwork in Washington, D.C. where I conducted in-person interviews with experts on financial policymaking.
    • Awarded to Walter James, PhD
      Paul Dull Award University of Oregon History Department Jun 2011 Award given to college juniors with high academic achievements.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Citizens'​ Climate Lobby on Apr 2021
      Citizens'​ Climate LobbyAssociated with Walter James, PhD

    • Resource Post Steward

      Issued by Oregon Climate Action Hub on Apr 2023
      Oregon Climate Action HubAssociated with Walter James, PhD