William F. Lyons
- Associate Dean, College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
- Senior Fellow, Center for Global Resilience and Security
- Professor of Practice
"Research begins with curiosity, grows through passion, and flourishes when you follow your heart to create knowledge that matters.”
About
Colonel (Ret) William Lyons is a 1990 graduate of Norwich with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. After a successful career in industry and government, including 31 years in the Army Reserve, he has returned to Norwich to contribute to the development of future leaders. He applies his diverse background of experience to support a muti-disciplinary learning environment.
Education
J.D. Environmental Law, Suffolk University Law School
M.SS. Strategic Studies, US Army War College
M.ST. Sustainability Leadership, University of Cambridge (UK)
M.TUS. Transportation and Urban Systems, North Dakota State University
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Norwich University
A.S. Intelligence Operations, Cochise College
Research Interests and Expertise
William Lyons conducts research in transportation safety and equity, transportation technology (shared electric autonomous mobility), micromobility, environmental security, climate induced transboundary migration and violence, and information warfare. His research journey began when he started writing technical articles for trade magazines in the 1990s. The passion became stronger, so he undertook graduate education, with three master's degrees and a juris doctor- with more research coming with each program. They actively mentor students, advising that students find a topic they are passionate about, find a mentor who shares their passion, and follow your heart to create new knowledge. They collaborate with colleagues at Norwich and beyond, including the University of Cambridge, the Land Forces University of Poland, and from industry.
Courses Taught
CE 121 Intro to Civil Engineering
NT 505A National Security Strategy: Theory and Frameworks
NT 550A The Use of Military Force
Publications
Lyons, W., (2024). Climate Action as Strategic Deterrent, Scientific Journal of the Military University of Land Forces, 56(3), 25-38.
Lyons, W., Kulkarni, T., and Dutil, M. (2021). New Leadership Approaches for Climate Change and Environmental Security, Journal of Peace and War Studies, ISOMA Special Edition, 74-90.
Lyons, W. (2021). Civil Engineers and Automated Vehicles: A Primer for the Civil Engineering Community, Civil Engineering Practice Journal (29,1), 45-38.