Faculty Spotlight
Season 3: Episode 1
Professor Callie Babbitt
In this episode, we speak with Professor Callie Babbitt, an internationally recognized professor and researcher at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability. She is a leading expert in environmental sustainability and the circular economy, renowned for her pioneering research on electronic waste, food waste, resource recovery, and the environmental impacts of emerging technologies. She is a recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award and a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award.
From pioneering research on electronic waste and sustainable materials management to addressing emerging challenges associated with electric vehicle batteries, Callie has built a distinguished research career at the intersection of engineering, environmental sustainability, and public policy. Her expertise has also earned her international recognition, including serving as a U.S. delegate to the G7 Environment Ministers Meeting.
Her research has contributed to advancing sustainable approaches to managing products and materials throughout their life cycles. Through her interdisciplinary collaborations and engagement with industry and policymakers, she exemplifies how academic research can anticipate emerging environmental challenges and contribute to solutions with meaningful societal impact.