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Shelie A. Miller

Co-Director, Professor

Status:
Current
Education
  • PhD., Civil and Materials Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2006
  • M.E., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Clarkson University, 2001
  • B.S., Chemistry, Denison University, 2000
Office Location
1532 Dana Building, 440 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041
Links
Research Webpage
SEAS Faculty Profile
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Research Interests

Our research uses life cycle assessment and scenario modeling to identify environmental problems before they occur. By proactively understanding the environmental issues of emerging technologies, we can identify a greater number of options and more creative solutions to avoid or reduce negative consequences. Our research group works on a variety of energy-related topics, including the energy-water nexus, bioenergy, refrigeration in the food system, and autonomous vehicles.

Dr. Miller’s research interests center around the life cycle impacts of emerging energy systems.  Recent work focuses on the non-carbon aspects of biofuels, such as disruptions to the nitrogen cycle and changes in land use.  Interests also include advancing Life Cycle Assessment methods to analyze dynamic and emerging systems, such as hydraulic fracturing in the US and electricity grids in developing countries.