Artificial Intelligence in Resource Management and Environmental Sustainability

Dr. Mohsen Attaran
Prof. Emeritus of Operations Management, Information & Technology, CSU Bakersfield, CA

Salazar Hall 2009A
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming resource management and environmental sustainability by enabling smarter, data-driven decisions across energy, agriculture, water, transportation, and climate science. This presentation explores how AI technologies—including machine learning, predictive analytics, digital twins, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—are improving resource efficiency, supporting environmental conservation, and accelerating sustainable development.

The lecture highlights real-world applications, discusses emerging opportunities and challenges, and examines the ethical and policy considerations surrounding AI adoption. It concludes by exploring how collaboration between human expertise and intelligent systems can help build a more sustainable, resilient, and environmentally responsible future.

Bio: Dr. Mohsen Attaran is an award-winning professor, researcher, and entrepreneur. A Ph.D. graduate in Systems Science from Portland State University, he is the 2004–05 Millie Ablin Outstanding Professor of Management at California State University, Bakersfield. Dr. Attaran has authored over 140 peer-reviewed journal articles, four books, and ten commercial software packages. His scholarly work has garnered nearly 12,000 citations on Google Scholar, and he has been recognized among the world’s most-cited researchers in the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% global ranking. His research has appeared in leading journals such as Journal of Business Research, Information & Management, and Harvard Business Review.

Dr. Attaran has served as an international educator, consultant to Fortune 1000 companies, and president of a national educational institute. He is the founder of IES, Inc., a web and mobile development firm that has supported thousands of nonprofits and businesses over 25 years. He also launched several ventures in telehealth and digital innovation. Recognized with multiple teaching and service awards, he was named Emeritus in 2019 for his contributions to academia and the global community.