Lee T. Murray

Dr. Lee T. Murray is a Professor at the University of Rochester, leading the Atmospheric Chemistry & Climate Group within the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on the interplay between atmospheric composition and climate systems, employing advanced global models and observational data to address air quality, climate change, and big data challenges. The group uses interdisciplinary approaches combining chemistry, physics, and computational methods to understand human impacts on Earth's atmosphere.

Research interests include reducing uncertainties in air quality predictions, quantifying climate change drivers, and optimizing computational methods for handling large datasets. Dr. Murray’s work spans observational studies (e.g., aircraft measurements, satellite data) and model development (e.g., GEOS-Chem, GISS-E2.1). His team collaborates across departments, including Physics & Astronomy and the Goergen Institute for Data Science.

Recent publications emphasize tropospheric ozone dynamics, nitrate chemistry in the northeastern U.S., and methane emissions from landfills. The group actively promotes diversity in geosciences and recruits students through interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. Dr. Murray’s office is in Hutchison Hall 479, with labs in Hutchison Hall 130B.