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Patrick W. Keys is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University (CSU), affiliated with the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. His research bridges climate science, societal systems, and policy, focusing on climate futures, moisture recycling, and sustainable development. He holds a Ph.D. in Sustainability Science from Stockholm University (2016), an M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Washington (2010), and a B.A. in Biology from Willamette University (2005).
Research interests include climate-society interactions, Anthropocene futures, and the human dimensions of atmospheric water processes. His work is funded by NASA, NSF, DARPA, and the Colorado Water Center. Notable roles include serving on the UN General Assembly’s 2nd committee as a keynote speaker (2019), leading CSU’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability (2019–2022), and advising on environmental justice and African futures. Prior experience includes postdoctoral research at Stockholm University’s Resilience Centre (2016–2017) and consulting with Keys Consulting Inc. (2010–2017).
Recent publications emphasize climate intervention scenarios, moisture recycling governance, and interdisciplinary methods for assessing human-ecosystem interactions. His research highlights the interplay between global water cycles, land-use changes, and societal resilience, often employing machine learning and computational modeling.
Awards and positions reflect his leadership in transdisciplinary environmental science: his advisory roles at CSU’s Center for Environmental Justice and the University of Witwatersrand’s African Futures Board underscore his commitment to equity-driven research. Ongoing projects explore climate extremes, agricultural trade risks, and policy frameworks for managing planetary boundaries.
His lab, the Keys Research Group, investigates climate futures through innovative approaches like science fiction prototyping and agent-based modeling, aiming to bridge academic and applied knowledge for transformative sustainability outcomes.
