William H. Smith

William H. Smith is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, affiliated with the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences. His research focuses on developing and applying remote and in-situ sensors for environmental monitoring, neuroscience, and medical diagnostics. He collaborates with engineering departments to advance cancer diagnostics and aerosol scattering/absorption studies for climate modeling.

Education: PhD from Princeton University.

Research emphasizes drone-mounted hyperspectral sensors and interdisciplinary work in medical and environmental science. His contributions address critical challenges in climate modeling and space mission diagnostics.