Gabrielle Dreyfus

Gabrielle Dreyfus is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Georgetown University, College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a B.A. in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Harvard University (2001) and a Ph.D. in Geosciences from Princeton University and Sorbonne Université (2008), focusing on climate change history via Antarctic ice core analysis. Her work bridges science and policy, with roles at the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development as Chief Scientist and former Deputy Director at the U.S. Department of Energy Office of International Climate and Clean Energy.

• Education:
• B.A., Harvard University, Earth and Planetary Sciences, 2001
• Ph.D., Princeton University and Sorbonne Université, Geosciences, 2008
• Research Focus: Climate policy, short-lived climate pollutants, carbon sink protection, and energy efficiency strategies. Applies scientific insights to global warming mitigation and international climate initiatives.
• Policy Expertise: Led international clean energy policy efforts via the Clean Energy Ministerial. Developed science-informed policy frameworks through fellowships at the U.S. Senate, NOAA, and DOE.
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development and international partners on climate strategies.