He holds a PhD in Political Science from Duke University, and a JD from Stanford University. His research addresses cross-issue environmental governance, including how Regional Fisheries Management Organizations address climate change; and analyses of mobile phone impacts on marine fishing in India. Dr. Axelrod developed case study materials for courses in International Environmental Law and Policy, Democracy and Environment, Public International Law, and International Political Economy. He has co-facilitated a workshop on conservation options for Malawian educators, government, industry, and NGOs. He is a member of the UN and International Development Law Organization program on “Legal Preparedness for Achieving the Aichi Biodiversity Targets”. More information about Dr. Axelrod can be found here.