William W. Doe Iii, Ph.D.
About William W. Doe Iii, Ph.D.
William W. Doe III, Ph.D., serves as the Engineering Research Development Manager at the University of Colorado - Boulder, where he has worked since 2014. He has held various leadership roles in academia and the military, including CEO of Veterans Green Jobs and Director of the Institute of Environmental Studies at Western Illinois University.
Work at University of Colorado
William W. Doe III has served as the Engineering Research Development Manager at the University of Colorado - Boulder since 2014. In this role, he initiates external research development and outreach activities with state and federal funding agencies to enhance the research enterprise within the College of Engineering & Applied Science. He conducts workshops and training sessions aimed at improving faculty research development skills. His focus includes expanding research in strategic areas such as biomaterials, renewable energy, and photonics/electronics. Additionally, he collaborates with faculty and researchers to support the Associate Dean for Research in managing an $80 million annual research enterprise.
Previous Leadership at Veterans Green Jobs
From 2010 to 2014, William W. Doe III held the position of CEO at Veterans Green Jobs in Denver, Colorado. During his tenure, he led initiatives aimed at providing job training and employment opportunities for veterans in the green jobs sector. His leadership contributed to the organization's mission of supporting veterans' transition into sustainable careers.
Education and Expertise
William W. Doe III holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Resources, which he obtained from Colorado State University between 1989 and 1992. He also earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Hydrology from the University of New Hampshire in 1980. His undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science in National Security/Public Affairs, was completed at the United States Military Academy at West Point. This educational background supports his expertise in engineering and environmental studies.
Career Background and Experience
William W. Doe III has a diverse career spanning several institutions and roles. He served as the Director of the Institute of Environmental Studies at Western Illinois University from 2005 to 2006. He was also the Associate Dean for Research at Colorado State University from 2008 to 2010. Prior to these roles, he spent 22 years as an Active Duty Army Officer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including four years as an Academy Professor and Director of the Geography Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Research Development Initiatives
In his current role at the University of Colorado, William W. Doe III coordinates industry visits to the College to enhance CU-Boulder's impact in strategic areas such as aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and cybersecurity. He works collaboratively with faculty to identify and pursue funding opportunities that align with the university's research goals, thereby fostering innovation and collaboration within the engineering community.