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How Georgia Tech is Using AI to Solve Sustainability Problems
Georgia Tech is leveraging AI to tackle sustainability challenges, focusing on areas such as climate change adaptation, urban farming, food distribution, and the ethical use of AI technologies. Josiah Hester, BBISS interim associate director for Community-Engaged Research, highlights the importance of community collaboration, emphasizing the role of the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems in supporting faculty development and multidisciplinary projects. Joe Bozeman emphasizes the importance of community collaboration and safeguards to ensure ethical and equitable AI use. Peng Chen is developing AI-driven flood monitoring and carbon capture solutions, while Yongsheng Chen is optimizing urban farming with AI to enhance food production and resource efficiency. Rosemarie Santa González is working on improving food distribution to reduce waste and hunger. These initiatives highlight Georgia Tech’s commitment to using AI for sustainable and impactful solutions.
The Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems
...is one of Georgia Tech's ten Interdisciplinary Research Institutes.
Our vision is to grow and mobilize Georgia Tech’s knowledge assets to create a sustainable future for all. We are proud to be a key partner on the implementation of Georgia Tech’s Sustainability Next 2023-2030 Strategic Plan and help advance Georgia Tech’s vision of addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges of our time, relentlessly serving the public good, and developing exceptional leaders with positive societal impact.
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