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Steven Koonin is Professor of Information, Operations and Management Sciences at the New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business, where he joined in 2012. He also serves as Director of the NYU Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP), a multidisciplinary research center focused on urban analytics and sustainability.
His academic background includes a B.S. in Physics from Caltech and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from MIT. He was a professor at Caltech for nearly three decades, serving as Vice President and Provost before moving into national science leadership roles.
- Undersecretary for Science, U.S. Department of Energy (2009–2011)
- Chief Scientist, BP (2004–2009)
- Senior positions at the Science and Technology Policy Institute, Institute for Defense Analyses
His research interests lie at the intersection of science, policy, and urban systems, with a strong focus on climate science, environmental modeling, and data-driven urban innovation. He is particularly known for his critical analysis of climate science communication and public policy narratives.
Although no recent publications are listed in the provided text, his public intellectual work, especially through his book Unsettled, demonstrates deep engagement with climate data, modeling limitations, and scientific integrity.
His scientific honors include:
- Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award (Department of Energy)
- Humboldt Senior U.S. Scientist Award
- NSF Graduate Fellowship
- Sloan Fellowship
- George Green Prize at Caltech
He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is also a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the Council on Foreign Relations.
Koonin has advised at the highest levels of government and industry. His leadership at CUSP reflects a commitment to translating scientific research into urban solutions. He has not been associated with formal student advising in the provided material, nor are grants explicitly mentioned, but his roles imply extensive experience in large-scale research funding and program direction.
He leads the NYU Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP), a university-wide initiative involving multiple schools and departments, focused on smart cities, infrastructure resilience, environmental monitoring, and urban data science.
