Adam is Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of Michigan, a Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists and the CEO of VectOres Science, Inc., a private company that uses patented technology for mineral exploration and hydrometallurgy. His research and development program focuses on the geology and geochemistry of mineral deposits that provide society with copper, cobalt, lithium, nickel and other critical minerals. Adam has led research programs on all seven continents. He co-authored the books Mineral Resources, Economics and the Environment, which is considered an authoritative source for beginners and experts, and Earth Materials: Components of a Diverse Planet. He has published 105 scientific articles and has received awards for his transformative approaches to education including the University of Michigan Teaching Innovation Prize and the Distinguished Teaching Professor from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He regularly delivers lectures to the general public and experts on all aspects of the energy transition including a TEDx talk. He is the Distinguished Lecturer for the Society of Economic Geologists.