Eckstein, Gabriel
individual record
Professor
Positions:
- Faculty Affiliate, Energy Institute, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), Division of Research
- Professor, School of Law, Texas A&M University
- Faculty Fellow, Center for Health Systems and Design, School of Architecture
- Professor, Public Service and Administration, Bush School of Government and Public Service
overview
My research interests broadly address water and environmental issues. Most recently, I have been exploring pharmaceutical contamination of fresh water supplies, international bulk water transfers, climate change implications for global water resources, and international law for transboundary ground water resources.
education and training
- LL.M. in International Environmental Law, American University - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 1997
- J.D. in , American University - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 1995
- M.S. in International Affairs, Florida State University - (Tallahassee, Florida, United States) 1992
- B.A. in International Relations, and Geology, Kent State University - (Kent, Ohio, United States) 1989
selected publications
Academic Articles49
- Sneegas, G., Seghezzo, L., Brannstrom, C., Eckstein, G., & Jepson, W. (2022). Do not put all your eggs in one basket: social perspectives on desalination and water recycling in Israel. WATER POLICY. 24(11), 1772-1795.
- Sanchez, R., Breña-Naranjo, J. A., Rivera, A., Hanson, R. T., Hernández-Espriú, A., Hogeboom, R. J., ... Rodriguez, L. (2021). Binational reflections on pathways to groundwater security in the Mexico–United States borderlands. WATER INTERNATIONAL. 46(7-8), 1017-1036.
- Eckstein, G. (2021). International Law for Transboundary Aquifers: A Challenge for Our Times. AJIL Unbound. 115, 201-206.
- Eckstein, G., & Salzman, J. (2021). Introduction to the Symposium on Interstate Disputes Over Water Rights. AJIL Unbound. 115, 170-172.
- Buono, R. M., & Eckstein, G. (2021). Minute 319_ A Cooperative Approach to Mexico-U.S. Hydro-Relations on the Colorado River. Water International. 39(3), 263-276.
Books2
- Eckstein, G., Paisley, R., Burchi, S., Curlier, M., & Stephan, R. (2010). The Greening of Water Law: Managing Freshwater Resources for People and the Environment. United Nations Environment Programme Division of Environmental Law and Conventions.
Chapters9
- Eckstein, G. E. (2017). International law and transboundary aquifers. Rieu-Clarke, A., Allan, A., & Hendry, S. (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Water Law and Policy. 217-233. Routledge.
- Eckstein, G. (2016). Transboundary Legal Perspective: International Water Law. Hydrodiplomacy, Legal and Institutional Aspects of Water Resources Governance: From the International to the Domestic Perspective. 27-39. International Hydrological Programme of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
- Eckstein, G., & Foster, J. (2016). Framework of Surface and Ground Water in Oklahoma and Texas: Perspectives for Oil and Gas Development. Water Acquisition and Management for Oil & Gas Development: Legal and Regulatory Requirements. 4B-1-4B-21. Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation.
- Eckstein, G., Fischhendler, I., Wolf, A., & Eckstein, G. (2016). The Role of Creative Language in Addressing Political Asymmetries: The Israeli-Arab Water Agreements. Garrido, A., & Rabi, A. (Eds.), Managing Water in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities. 69-94. University of California.
- Drieschova, A., & Eckstein, G. (2014). Cooperative Transboundary Mechanism. Sanchez, J. C., & Roberts, J. (Eds.), Transboundary Water Governance: Adaptation to Climate Change. 51-79. IUCN Environmental Law Centre.
Reports1
- Eckstein, G., & Sherk, G. (2011). Alternative Strategies for Managing Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Products in Water Resources.
recent teaching activities
- LAW7032 Property Instructor
- LAW7284 Natural Resource Sys Capstone Instructor
- LAW7339 Water Law Instructor
- LAW7639 Law And Science Seminar Instructor
- LAW7648 Intl Water Law Seminar Instructor
Email
gabrieleckstein@law.tamu.edu
First Name
Gabriel
Last Name
Eckstein
mailing address
Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University School of Law; 8500 TAMU
Fort, TX 76102
USA