In 2023, Allen Robinson was appointed as the dean of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Prior to his current role, he served as the director of CMU’s campus in Kigali, Rwanda known as CMU-Africa.
As a professor, Robinson holds positions in both the Departments of Atmospheric Science and Mechanical Engineering at CMU. His research focuses on technical and policy issues related to the impact of emissions from energy systems on air quality, climate, and public health. Additionally, his work emphasizes policy analysis and decision-making in these areas.
In addition to his role at CMU-Africa, Robinson has previously led the Environmental Protection Agency-funded Center for Air, Climate, and Energy Solutions. This center involves researchers and students from seven universities and a national laboratory. Furthermore, he has also served as the president of the American Association for Aerosol Research.