Bill Schnabel

Dr. Bill Schnabel serves as Dean of the College of Engineering and Mines at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he also holds tenure as a Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His academic journey includes a BS in Chemistry from Purdue University, an MS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa, and a PhD in Environmental Systems Engineering from UAF. His extensive career at UAF has included roles as Director of the Institute of Northern Engineering, Director of the Water and Environmental Research Center, and Associate Dean before becoming Dean in January 2019. His research interests encompass food-energy-water system dynamics, arctic/subarctic infrastructure planning, cold-region hydrologic processes, water quality, road construction, and renewable energy. Prior to his academic career, he gained valuable industry experience as a Senior Project Engineer at Golder Associates and as a Project Engineer at Ecolotree Incorporated, bringing practical expertise to his academic leadership role. Under his leadership, the college has launched innovative programs including a new energy resource engineering bachelor's program, demonstrating his commitment to advancing Alaska's role in energy innovation.