William R. Simpson

Bill Simpson
Born (1966-07-25) July 25, 1966 (age 58)
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materSwarthmore College (BA, 1988)
Stanford University (PhD, 1995)
Known forCavity ring-down spectroscopy, Snowpack photochemistry, Stratospheric ozone
AwardsNSF CAREER Grant Award (2001-2006), Research Innovation Award of the Research Corporation for cavity ring-down spectroscopy (1999), Flavored Ice Award for revolutionary snow flavoring techniques
Scientific career
FieldsChemistry
InstitutionsUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks
Doctoral advisorRichard N. Zare

William R. Simpson (born July 25, 1966) is an American chemist. He is a pioneer in the field of snow chemistry. He is also a current researcher at University of Alaska Fairbanks' Geophysical Institute and International Arctic Research Center and an associate professor in the chemistry department. He is the principal investigator of the atmospheric chemistry group and director of the university's NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates program.