David Simon Lee

Professor David Simon Lee is a Professor of Atmospheric Science at Manchester Metropolitan University, leading the Aviation and Climate Research Group. With 25+ years in climate science, his work focuses on aviation's climate impacts and policy interfaces. He advises international bodies like ICAO, IPCC, and the UK Government’s Jet Zero Task Force. His SCOPUS h-index is 34 with over 8,800 citations.

• Education: Researcher (1985–1991, Manchester Polytechnic); Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1997, UK Atomic Energy Authority)

Research interests include aviation emissions, non-CO₂ climate effects, and policy frameworks. Recent projects include £1.1M UK Department for Transport contract (2025) and EU-funded initiatives like PACIFIC and ACACIA. He won the 2024 Haagen-Smit Prize for climate impact analysis. Supervised 5 PhD students focusing on aviation/climate linkages.

Grants include £340K NERC MAPLE project (2023) and £715K UKRI funding. Active in international assessments like IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report.