Dr. Albert M. Salamanca is a Senior Research Fellow at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) Asia Centre in Bangkok, Thailand, where he leads the Climate Change, Disasters, and Development cluster. With over two decades of experience in research, project management, and policy advocacy, he also serves as the Head of the Secretariat for the Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA).

His work focuses on bridging the gap between climate science, policy, and grassroots action to build resilience in vulnerable communities.

His extensive research portfolio spans across Southeast Asia, focusing on climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and human mobility. Dr. Salamanca specializes in disaster displacement, social vulnerabilities, and the governance of natural resources, including fisheries and peri-urban water conflicts. Through his leadership in networks like the Sustainable Mekong Research Network (SUMERNET), he continues to advance sustainable development and equitable climate solutions across the region.