Robert Stewart
About Robert Stewart
Robert Stewart is a Senior Scientist in the Geo AI Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and a Joint Faculty Member in the Geography Department at the University of Tennessee. He has over 16 years of experience in academia and research, focusing on statistical and computational methods for risk and decision support.
Work at Ridge
Robert Stewart currently serves as a Senior Scientist in the Geo AI Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2020. Prior to this role, he worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in various capacities, including Team Lead and Group Leader in Geographic Data Sciences. His work involves leading projects that encompass machine learning, spatio-temporal analytics, and big data workflows.
Education and Expertise
Robert Stewart earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, completing his studies from 2006 to 2011. He also holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from the same institution, achieved between 1992 and 1995, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics and Statistics, completed from 1990 to 1992. His educational background supports his focus on statistical and computational methods in research.
Background
Robert Stewart has been a Joint Faculty Member in the Geography Department at the University of Tennessee since 2008. He has a long history with the University, having previously served as a Senior Research Associate from 1994 to 2009. His experience spans over two decades in academic and research settings, contributing to his expertise in geographic data sciences.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Robert Stewart has contributed to various research and development projects, particularly in the areas of population dynamics, maritime safety, and the energy-water nexus. He regularly engages with graduate students in the Bredesen Center Data Science Ph.D. program at the University of Tennessee and serves on thesis committees, facilitating internships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.