Dr. Bill Currie

Biography

Bill Currie is a biogeochemist and landscape ecologist at the University of Michigan, working on interdisciplinary topics related to environmental quality, water quality, and sustainability. He studies the linkages between carbon, nutrient, and water cycling in terrestrial landscapes, watersheds, and wetlands, and engages in human-environment systems research. Currie collaborates with researchers across various fields to integrate understanding and build models for synthesis. He develops and teaches interdisciplinary case studies addressing sustainability issues in the Great Lakes region. His current research interests include developing artificial intelligence tools and approaches for advancing environment and sustainability, with a specific focus on grounding and aligning AI within these domains. He was elected as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his contributions to advanced ecosystem modeling. Additionally, Currie serves as the Associate Dean for Research Engagement at SEAS, overseeing research development and ensuring faculty access to resources for cutting-edge research and scholarly impact. He previously played a leadership role in planning the new School for Environment and Sustainability at U-M, which opened in 2017.

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