Paul Voss

Paul Voss is an Associate Professor in the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College, with dual expertise in mechanical engineering and atmospheric science. His research spans pollution transport, climate dynamics, and miniature flight vehicles, utilizing innovative meteorological balloon systems for long-range environmental measurements.

• Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Harvard University
• B.S./B.A. in Engineering, Brown University

Research focuses on:

• Development of altitude-controlled balloons for atmospheric data collection
• Climate change effects on forest regeneration
• Stratospheric chlorine chemistry modeling
• Pollution outflow dynamics in urban regions

Selected grants include:

• NSF Physical Meteorology Program (for balloon research)
• NOAA Targeted Winds Program
• NSF Atmospheric Chemistry Program

Scientific achievements:

• Recipient of NASA Global Change Fellowship
• Supported Arctic and Mexico City atmospheric studies
• Collaborator on 15+ undergraduate research projects