Gregory A. Keoleian

Gregory A. Keoleian is the Peter M. Wege Endowed Professor of Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), where he co-directs the Center for Sustainable Systems and the MI Hydrogen initiative. His work focuses on life cycle assessment (LCA) and sustainability metrics to optimize products, technologies, and policy decisions.

• Ph.D., University of Michigan, Chemical Engineering (1987)
• M.S.E., University of Michigan, Chemical Engineering (1982)
• B.S.E., University of Michigan, Chemical Engineering (1980)
• B.S., University of Michigan, Chemistry (1980)

Dr. Keoleian’s research spans diverse systems, including hydrogen ecosystems, renewable energy (e.g., wind, photovoltaics), electric vehicles, urban infrastructure, and food systems. His team develops LCA models to analyze carbon neutrality strategies, resource efficiency, and decarbonization pathways.

Recent publications highlight trends in hydrogen applications, reusable container systems, maple syrup carbon footprints, and urban vehicle electrification. His work emphasizes circular economy integration and policy-driven sustainability.

• 2024 Best Paper Award, American Foundry Society (Cast Iron Division)
• 2021 Reuters Hot List: Top 1000 Climate Scientists
• 2018 Environmental Research Letters Best Article
• 2018 Environmental Science & Technology Runner-up Best Paper
• 2015 Journal of Industrial Ecology Best Paper Prize
• 2015 Rackham Master’s Mentoring Award
• 2007 Energy and Buildings Best Research Paper Award

His research group collaborates with industry (e.g., Ford Motor Company), government (e.g., DOE, USDA), and NGOs (e.g., Responsible Battery Coalition) on projects like hydrogen ecosystem planning, EV battery LCA, and food waste mitigation. He also co-leads the Engineering Sustainable Systems Dual Degree Program and the Rackham Graduate Certificate in Industrial Ecology.

Dr. Keoleian is actively involved in public policy analysis, climate solutions, and sustainable urban systems, with projects spanning Michigan’s maritime strategy, hydrogen infrastructure, and energy justice modeling.