As a multidisciplinary scholar, with degrees in engineering and social science, Assistant Professor Reames' research agenda seeks to connect the areas of technological advancement, the policy process, and social equity. His research extends the environmental justice scholarship to focus on energy justice. He is currently exploring disparities in residential energy generation, consumption, and affordability- focusing on the production and persistence of inequality by race, class, and place.

Assistant Professor Reames will be taking a one-year leave of absence from his responsibilities at SEAS, as a Senior Advisor to the Department of Energy’s Office Economic Impact and Diversity. In this role, Dr. Reames will be responsible for energy justice policy and analysis to ensure energy investments and benefits reach frontline communities and Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color. This is an incredible opportunity for Dr. Reames to have a big impact on a national scale. As the Biden Administration prioritizes environmental justice and clean energy, now is THE time for change. This is a pivotal moment for energy justice, and the Biden Administration is lucky to have Tony’s expertise, experience, and commitment to creating a more just world.