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Eric W

Associate Professor
Rochester Institute of Technology

Twitter:
@Ericdwilliams0

Areas of Expertise:

Electric Vehicles, Energy Economics, Energy Efficiency, Energy Storage, Innovation, Renewables, Solar, Tax Policy, Wind

Eric Williams has been an Associate Professor at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology since 2011. Originally trained in theoretical physics, Eric’s recent research focuses on understanding the diffusion of energy supply and demand technologies, drawing on perspectives such as technological forecasting, market heterogeneity, and thermodynamic limits. Much of his prior work addressed the environmental assessment of information technology, such as characterization of materials flows in semiconductor and computer manufacturing and international management of electronic waste. rnrnEric aims to support the policy discourse with research and engagement. In 2008, he testified before a U.S. congressional committee developing legislation on electronic waste. He has also served on three committees of the National Research Council. He writes for the popular media onTheConversation.com and his research work has been covered in media in outlets such as the Washington Post, USAToday, and the BBC. rn