Ian Goldsmith is a Clean Energy Research Associate with the Polsky Center for The Global Energy Transition. He works to analyze issues, trends, and policies related to the clean energy transition in the U.S. and inform and assist policymakers, governments, and other stakeholders on advancing clean energy and equity interests.

He holds a B.A. in Biology and Society from Cornell University as well as a Master of Public Policy from the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University. He lives in Washington, DC, and enjoys cooking, music, movies, the performing arts, and spending time with friends and family.