Bio

Philippe Roberge is a Ph.D. student and aspiring environmental change-maker in Stanford, California. Through a combination of technical science, communication and creativity, he hopes to change the way we fight to protect the natural world.

Phil is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Earth System Science at Stanford University. His key research interests revolve around science communication, global citizen science platforms, entrepreneurial climate solutions, human-ecosystem interactions, AI for Earth, computer vision for nature applications, and the impacts of climate change on remote communities.

Adventures, Awards, & Recognition

• First Place, Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Photo Contest

• Hitch-Hiked across Canada (Yukon-St.Johns) with Ori Nevares, spending $9.99 along the way and receiving a letter from the Prime Minister for Expedition Canada 150.

• Interviewed over 40+ times on national TV and radio for Expedition Canada 150 project.

• Biked from Amsterdam to Barcelona, nothing serious, just a lot of fun!

• Check out my blog section for more adventures!

• Recipient of the Youth Canada Works Curatorial Research Grant

• Recipient of the Oxford School of Geography Bursary

• Recipient of the Royal Geographical Society Nigel Winser Porcupine Quill Award.

• Recipient of the Scientific Exploration Society grant for scientific research. This grant was provided for the Bafing Lion Project, spearheaded with my teammates Iris Berger, Emma Vovk and Hannah Nicholas.

• Recipient of the Oxford University Expeditions Council funding for the Bafing Lion Project, with teammates Iris Berger, Emma Vovk and Hannah Nicholas.

Other random interests… email me about these!

• Astronomy & Astrophotography: I love taking photos of the stars, I find it fascinating - the detail that you can reveal using tracking and long exposures allows you to see a universe :) of wonders.

• Food! Exploring different flavour compounds, whether in my kitchen or a strangers, and understanding the science behind cooking techniques and traditions.

• Languages: which 7 should I aim to learn? Currently completed: French, English, Spanish. Ongoing: German, Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese.

• People and Places: I love learning about different cultures, the values they hold, and their relationship with the land they live on.

• Strange Animals - goes along with the whole primary nature interest.

• Weird Lenses - one off’s, collector’s items, masterpieces, how far can we push optical limits?

• Analog film cameras - I am obsessed with masterful engineering, and the beautiful images that can still be captured on film.

• Ideas for the website? Email me about those too!