Colin McCormick

Colin McCormick is an Adjunct Professor at the Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service in the Science, Technology and International Affairs Program (STIA). His work bridges data science, computer vision, and science policy, with a focus on deep decarbonization, AI policy, and environmental sensing.

• Chief Innovation Officer at Carbon Direct
• Commissioner, Washington DC Commission on Climate Change and Resiliency
• Collaborator with World Resources Institute, World Bank, Energy Futures Initiative, and SpaceNinja

His research spans:

• Carbon dioxide utilization and removal technologies
• Industrial decarbonization strategies
• AI and remote sensing for environmental monitoring

Recent publications emphasize AI-driven climate mitigation, satellite-based emissions tracking, and biomass optimization for carbon neutrality. His career includes roles in the Obama Administration, AAAS Congressional Fellowship, and technical expertise in quantum optics and energy systems.