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Jordan AbellView profile

Assistant Professor

• Paleoclimatology
• Geochemistry
• Paleoceanography
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Jordan Abell serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Lehigh University. His research integrates geochemical methods with Earth system modeling to investigate past climate dynamics, atmospheric circulation, and marine sediment processes. Education: Ph.D., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University (2021) M.Phil., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University (2020) M.A., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University (2018) B.S., Geosciences, University of Arizona (2016) Abell's research focuses on paleoclimatology and paleoceanography using noble gas mass spectrometry and elemental geochemistry applied to marine sediments and geological archives. His interdisciplinary work examines atmospheric-ocean circulation responses to warm climates, dust-climate interactions, marine sediment accumulation processes, and archaeology-climate linkages. The GP3 Laboratory (Geochemical Perspectives on Paleoclimatology & Paleoceanography) employs geochemical tracers across the Cenozoic to address fundamental Earth system questions. His publication record shows strong emphasis on Pliocene climate dynamics, North Pacific sedimentation processes, Asian dust systems, and novel proxy development. Recent work combines sediment geochemistry with climate models to investigate westerly wind behavior, dust flux mechanisms, and paleoproductivity patterns during past warm periods. Scientific Recruitment: Ph.D. candidates studying Earth System history Lehigh undergraduates seeking 2025-2026 research experience Abell maintains active research programs investigating climate-geomorphology interactions in Asian desert basins, Southern Ocean biogeochemistry, and archaeological applications of geochemistry. His laboratory combines field sampling, advanced geochemical analysis, and climate modeling to reconstruct past environmental conditions and test Earth system hypotheses.

Maria-Rosa CioniView profile

Professor

• Stellar Populations
• Dwarf Galaxies
• Magellanic Clouds
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Prof. Maria-Rosa Cioni is a joint professor at the University of Potsdam and the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP). As a leading observational astronomer, her research focuses on the formation and evolution of dwarf galaxies, particularly the Magellanic Clouds. She leads major surveys including the VISTA Magellanic Cloud Survey (VMC) and the 1001MC survey within the 4MOST consortium. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Leiden Observatory (2001), postdoctoral positions at ESO and the University of Edinburgh, and prestigious fellowships like the Humboldt and DAAD awards. She currently holds the position of Section Head at AIP and has secured significant funding through an ERC Consolidator Grant (2016). Education: BSc in Astronomy, University of Bologna (1996) PhD in Astronomy, Leiden Observatory (2001) Professional History: ESO Fellow (2001–2005) Lecturer, University of Edinburgh (2005–2007) Senior Lecturer/Reader, University of Hertfordshire (2007–2010) Humboldt Fellowship (2010), DAAD Visiting Professorship (2010–2016) Her research emphasizes stellar populations and the interplay between dwarf galaxies and the Milky Way's halo. Recent work uses machine learning for source classification and Gaia data for dynamical modeling. She collaborates widely on projects like Euclid and SDSS-V, advancing survey techniques and galactic archaeology. Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2016), Humboldt Fellowship (2010), DAAD Visiting Professorship Grants & Funding: ERC Consolidator Grant supporting her research group since 2016 Prof. Cioni's lab contributes to cutting-edge facilities like the VISTA telescope and the upcoming Euclid mission. She actively mentors students and leads international collaborations to unravel the cosmic history of dwarf galaxies and their role in galaxy evolution.

Katrin MeissnerView profile

Professor

• Climatology
• Paleoclimatology
• Earth System Modeling
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Professor Katrin Meissner serves as Director of the Climate Change Research Centre at the University of New South Wales and is an Associate Investigator of the Australian Research Council's Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes. Her research employs Earth System Climate Models and paleoclimate records to investigate abrupt climate change events, thresholds, and feedback mechanisms in the climate system, with particular emphasis on terrestrial biogeochemical cycles and ocean circulation dynamics. Research interests focus on: Dynamics of abrupt climate transitions and tipping points Interactions between ocean circulation and carbon cycling Paleoclimate reconstruction using model-data synthesis Impacts of Southern Ocean processes on global climate Biogeochemical feedbacks in warming and cooling scenarios Publications demonstrate consistent focus on paleoclimate modeling, particularly Last Interglacial and glacial termination dynamics, Southern Ocean processes, ice-sheet interactions, and carbon cycle feedbacks. Recent work expands into climate health impacts, including extreme heat mortality and air pollution effects on birth outcomes. Scientific awards include: Multiple ARC Discovery Grants (2013-2025) UNSW Science Goldstar & Silverstar Awards ARC Future Fellowship (Level II) NSERC Accelerator and Discovery Grants CFCAS Targeted Project Grant Leads the Climate Change Research Centre, coordinating interdisciplinary climate research. Manages significant grant portfolios and collaborates internationally on model intercomparison projects (e.g., CMIP6-PMIP4). Current work investigates Eocene climate dynamics, ocean deoxygenation, and climate-health interactions using high-resolution modeling approaches.

Yan FengView profile

Researcher

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Modeling
• Aerosol-Cloud Interactions
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Yan Feng is a Principal Atmospheric Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory and holds secondary appointments at the Consortium for Advanced Science and Engineering (University of Chicago) and Northern Illinois University. She earned a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science (2005) and an M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering (2002) from the University of Michigan. Research Focus: Global and regional modeling of aerosols, clouds, and their interactions with the Earth system, extreme events, hydrological cycles, and biogeochemical cycles. Leadership Roles: Associate Editor for the Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems (JAMES) (2021–present), committee member for AGU James R. Holton Award (2021–2024) and Science For Solutions Award (2024–). Scientific Contributions: With over 61 peer-reviewed publications (including Nature Geoscience , PNAS ), 6600+ citations (H-index 34), and co-authorship of three book chapters, Yan has advanced understanding of black carbon, brown carbon, and iron solubility in aerosols. Her work includes key developments in the DOE E3SM model and studies on wildfire impacts on climate. Scientific Awards: Wiley Top Cited Article (2022–2023) Argonne Impact Award (2021)

Daniel SousaView profile

Associate Professor

• Remote Sensing
• Wildfires
• Terrestrial Ecology
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**Daniel Sousa** is an **Associate Professor of Geography** at **San Diego State University (SDSU)**, affiliated with the **College of Arts and Letters**. His research focuses on remote sensing applications for Earth surface processes, integrating sensor engineering and data analysis methods like manifold learning. Key areas include wildfires, ecology, agriculture, climate variability, water quality, and geologic mapping. Sousa holds a **PhD in Earth & Environmental Sciences (Geophysics)** from Columbia University, with prior roles at NASA JPL, Ames Research Center, and the NOAA Knauss Fellowship on Capitol Hill. **Education**: BS from UC Davis (Natural Sciences), MA and PhD from Columbia University (Climate & Society, Earth & Environmental Sciences). **Research Interests**: Sousa develops novel methods to synthesize multiscale remote sensing data, addressing challenges in spectral and spatial analysis. His lab’s work spans geologic mapping, agricultural monitoring, and environmental health risk assessment, funded by NASA, NSF, USDA, and binational initiatives. **Publications**: Over 30 refereed articles (e.g., in *Remote Sensing of Environment*, *Science of the Total Environment*) and contributions to AI-driven ecosystem assessments. Recent work includes EMIT mission applications and global land cover analysis. **Awards**: SDSU Sustainability Seed Award, NSF NEON Early Career Scholar, and multiple Outstanding Reviewer Awards. **Grants**: $5.8M extramural funding, including NASA projects on geogenic arsenic exposure and coastal wastewater monitoring. **Teaching**: Courses include *Advanced Remote Sensing*, *Research Design in Geography*, and *Intermediate Remote Sensing*. Supervises graduate and undergraduate students in projects like plastic debris mapping and wildfire analysis. **Service**: Editorial Board Member of *Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment*, NASA SARP Faculty Advisor, and contributor to the Rockefeller Foundation’s Pandemic Prevention Institute.

Erdal YiğitView profile

Associate Professor

• Planetary Science
• Atmospheric Physics
• Space Science
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Erdal Yiğit is an Associate Professor in the Physics & Astronomy Department at George Mason University. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from University College London (2009). His research focuses on planetary atmospheres, particularly gravity wave effects in Earth and Mars climates, and he developed the first whole-atmosphere gravity wave parameterization for planetary GCMs. His work has earned the 2016 Zeldovich Medal for studying atmospheric coupling mechanisms. Yiğit’s teaching includes courses in classical mechanics, planetary atmospheres, and space weather. His research spans atmospheric and space sciences, with contributions to understanding Mars’ thermosphere dynamics and Venusian ionospheric variations. He has authored Springer’s two-volume monograph series on 'Atmospheric and Space Sciences.' Key research areas include Martian dust storm impacts on atmospheric escape, solar flare effects on thermospheric-ionospheric systems, and hurricane-induced vertical coupling. He collaborates with NASA missions like MAVEN and ICON, analyzing satellite data (e.g., NGIMS, MIGHTI) to validate models of atmospheric dynamics. His awards include the Zeldovich Medal, recognizing his role in advancing planetary atmosphere coupling studies. Yiğit’s work bridges observational data and computational models, addressing critical questions in Earth and planetary climate systems.

Robyn SandersonView profile

Associate Professor

• Astrophysics
• Galaxy Dynamics
• Dark Matter
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Robyn Sanderson serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences, where she has been a standing faculty member since 2018. She maintains an active research role as a guest researcher at the Center for Computational Astrophysics, Flatiron Institute, following her tenure as an Associate Research Scientist there from 2018-2021. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Physics from MIT (2011), supervised by Edmund Bertschinger with committee members Alan Guth and Paul Schechter, and dual B.S. degrees in Physics and Astronomy, both earned summa cum laude from the University of Maryland (1999-2003). Dr. Sanderson's research centers on dark matter distribution in galaxies through the lens of stellar dynamics, particularly using Gaia mission data to probe galaxy outskirts where dark matter dominates. She pioneers synthetic survey techniques with FIRE cosmological simulations to develop optimal strategies for mapping Milky Way dark matter. As co-chair of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope astrometry working group and a member of the SDSS-V consortium, she shapes next-generation observational approaches for testing dark matter theories through velocity and chemical-abundance data from WEAVE and future missions. Her 2024 publications reveal a dominant focus on dark matter constraints via galactic dynamics , with extensive use of FIRE simulations to model stellar streams, merger debris, and satellite interactions. Key trends include precision acceleration measurements, Roman Space Telescope survey design, and leveraging fossil records to study reionization-era galaxies. Scientific recognition includes: NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship She leads the 4N10 Galaxy Dynamics @ UPenn research group, teaches core courses including ASTR001 (Survey of the Universe) and PHYS 533 (Galactic Dynamics with Gaia), and contributes to major collaborative efforts like SDSS-V and WEAVE. Her work bridges computational astrophysics with observational strategies for upcoming space telescopes, emphasizing actionable pathways to test dark matter models through next-generation data.

Joseph BlankinshipView profile

Associate Professor

• Soil biogeochemistry
• Microbial ecology
• Soil carbon sequestration
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Dr. Joseph 'Joey' Blankinship is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona's College of Agricultural, Environmental, and Life Sciences (CALES). He leads the Desert Agriculture Soil Health Initiative (DASHI), focusing on soil microbial roles in ecosystem services like carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas regulation. His research spans biogeochemistry, arid agriculture, and climate change impacts. Education: B.A. Environmental Sciences, University of Virginia (2002) Ph.D. Biology, Northern Arizona University (2009) Postdoctoral studies at UC Merced and UC Santa Barbara Research Interests: Blankinship's work integrates biology, chemistry, and engineering to address desert soil challenges. Key areas include soil aggregate stability, microbial-driven nutrient cycling, and biochar applications. Recent studies explore irrigation impacts on soil carbon in arid croplands and post-wildfire reforestation using biochar and nurse shrubs. Article Trends: Publications emphasize soil carbon dynamics, biochar optimization, and desert agroecosystem resilience. Key themes include threshold effects of biochar rates, synergies between organic amendments and microclimate, and practical soil health metrics for arid regions. Awards: First Place Graduate Poster SWESx (2018) Second Place Undergraduate Poster SWESx (2018) Grants/Advising: Leads projects funded by USDA, NSF, and industry partners. Advised numerous graduate students in soil ecology and biogeochemistry. Labs/Teams: The Blankinship Soil Health Group collaborates with USDA NRCS, Arizona Dust Coalition, and international soil databases like ISRaD.

Andreas PetzoldView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Research
• Aerosol Physics
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Professor Andreas Petzold serves as a Leading Scientist and Head of the Global Observation department at the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems (ICE-3) within Forschungszentrum Jülich, while also holding a professorship in Atmospheric Physics at the University of Wuppertal. His extensive career focuses on atmospheric composition and climate research. His research interests span multiple critical areas of atmospheric science: Global and long-term observation of atmospheric composition using instrumented passenger aircraft Water vapour-cirrus cloud interactions from global observations Spatio-temporal variability of tropospheric aerosol UTLS aerosol and its role in the climate system Aerosol optical properties, absorption coefficient, black carbon and mineral dust Development of methods for measuring aerosol optical properties at multiple wavelengths Open data practices in scientific research Professor Petzold coordinates the European Research Infrastructure IAGOS and has led significant EU projects including ENVRI-FAIR, connecting environmental research infrastructures to the European Open Science Cloud. His work demonstrates strong leadership in international scientific collaboration. As an active contributor to global scientific initiatives, he serves on the Scientific Advisory Group Aerosols of the Global Atmosphere Watch programme of WMO and represents the ENVRI Community in the OSCARS project. His research group at ICE-3 operates from Building 05.2, Room 3048 at Forschungszentrum Jülich.

• Climate Sciences
• Earth System Sciences
• Asian Monsoon Systems
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Dr. Yi Wang is a Reader in Climate Sciences within the Department of Geography at the School of Global Studies, University of Sussex. He also holds a Visiting Professor position at the Department of Earth System Science of Tsinghua University since 2019. With nearly 30 years of experience in climate and Earth system sciences, Dr. Wang has established himself as a leading researcher in monsoon dynamics, climate modeling, and hydrological systems. PhD from McGill University (Montreal, Canada) Postdoctoral fellow at Centre for Climatic Research, University of Wisconsin-Madison Research experience at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Visiting scientist at National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Dr. Wang's research spans a wide range of climate science topics with particular expertise in Asian and African monsoon systems, land-atmosphere interactions, and climate modeling. His work combines paleoclimate reconstruction with modern observational data to understand long-term climate patterns and their societal impacts. He has published extensively in high-impact journals including Nature Scientific Reports, Climate Dynamics, and Journal of Climate, with particular focus on abrupt climate changes and their historical implications. His recent publications demonstrate consistent research productivity across multiple climate science domains. The articles reveal a strong focus on monsoon dynamics across different time scales (from seasonal to millennial), with particular attention to East Asian and Sahelian climate systems. There's a clear methodological pattern combining observational data, paleoclimate proxies, and climate modeling to address questions about climate variability, extremes, and human-environment interactions. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Editorial Board member for Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences Committee member of International CLIVAR/PAGES Working Group Dr. Wang actively supervises PhD students and has secured multiple research grants including the NERC, ESRC, and The Newton Fund funded 'Thai Coast' project. His research collaborations span multiple countries including USA, China, and Nigeria. He is affiliated with several research centers at Sussex including the Sussex Centre for Coastal Research, Sussex Centre for World Environmental History, and Sussex Asia Centre.

Breanna N. HarrisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Stress Physiology
• Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis
• Behavioral Endocrinology
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Dr. Breanna N. Harris is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University, where she leads an integrative research program focused on stress physiology and its impacts on behavior, reproduction, and health. She holds a Ph.D. in Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology from the University of California, Riverside (2007-2012) and a B.S. in Marine Biology from Ohio University (2001-2005). Her work bridges comparative biology, behavioral endocrinology, and human health applications, with notable contributions to understanding the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis across species. Education: Ph.D., Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology, University of California, Riverside (2007-2012) B.S., Marine Biology, Ohio University (2001-2005) Research Interests: Dr. Harris's research centers on how stressors influence organismal function and life-history trade-offs. She employs a comparative approach, studying species ranging from crabs and sharks to mice and humans, to investigate the behavioral and physiological consequences of stress-response plasticity. Key themes include the role of the HPA axis in health and disease, the impact of sensory perception and genotype on stress responses, and the translation of stress into functional outcomes like cognition and reproduction. Scientific Awards: Inducted into the TTU Teaching Academy (2019) Outreach and Education: Dr. Harris is deeply committed to science communication and education. She co-curated the NSF-funded museum exhibit Why Frogs Don’t Get Fat: Predators, Fear, and Feeding in the Wild at the Museum of Texas Tech and developed educational resources tied to the film To Dust . Her lab actively involves undergraduate students in research, fostering the next generation of scientists. Teaching: Biology 4301-D79: Human Reproduction and Sexual Behavior (online) Biology 4301-079: Peer Mentoring in Human Physiology Zoology 2404: Anatomy and Physiology II Biology 4301-079: Brain, Behavior and Hormones

• Radio Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Black Hole Imaging
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John Conway is a Professor of Radio Astronomy at Chalmers University of Technology , serving as Director of Onsala Space Observatory . His work spans multiple domains in observational astrophysics, focusing on: High-resolution VLBI imaging of black holes and AGN Instrumentation development for submillimeter telescopes Multiwavelength studies of M87 and Sgr A* black holes Large-scale radio surveys with LOFAR and SKA technologies As a key member of the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, he contributes to polarization analysis and magnetic field studies around supermassive black holes. His instrumentation projects include work on the Onsala Twin Telescopes and SKA data stacking techniques. Current research involves black hole shadow characterization , jet dynamics , and machine learning applications for radio source detection. He collaborates extensively with international teams across projects like ALMA, LOFAR, and APEX.

Athol J KemballView profile

Professor

• Computation and Data
• Observation
• Stars and Planets
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Athol J Kemball is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. He also holds affiliations with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) as a Professor and is a faculty affiliate of the Computational Science and Engineering program. Kemball is a member of the Center for Extreme-Scale Computation at NCSA/IACAT and leads the Kemball Research Group, which focuses on applying advanced computing to problems in observational astronomy. Dr. Kemball earned his Ph.D. in Physics in 1993. His educational background has provided the foundation for his interdisciplinary work at the intersection of computational science and astrophysics. Kemball's research lies at the intersection of advanced computing and astrophysics, with specific focus areas including: The theory of interferometry Astrophysical masers Late-type, evolved stars Gravitational lensing His work leverages extreme-scale computer systems to transform observational astronomy, enabling new scientific inquiries that were previously impossible. The exponential growth in computing capability has profoundly influenced his approaches to data-and compute-intensive scientific questions. An analysis of Kemball's recent publications shows a strong focus on applying computational methods to astronomical observations. His work spans from exoplanet detection using Bayesian methods to studying gravitational lensing and maser polarization. The research demonstrates a consistent theme of using advanced computing to extract maximum scientific value from observational data, particularly in the areas of interferometry and polarization studies. Among his notable recognition: Blue Waters Professor Named to the "List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent" four times since 2010 Kemball has been actively involved in teaching, offering courses such as Introduction to Astrophysics, Observational Astronomy, Scientific Writing for Astronomy, and Astronomical Techniques. His research group has participated in significant projects including the Square Kilometer Array Technology Development Project, specifically in the Calibration and Processing Group, addressing petascale computing challenges for radio astronomy. The Kemball Research Group focuses on applying high-performance computing to observational astronomy problems, particularly in interferometry, maser studies, and gravitational lensing. The group collaborates with the Center for Extreme-Scale Computation at NCSA/IACAT and contributes to advancing computational methods for next-generation astronomical facilities.

Keri NicollView profile

Associate Professor

• Atmospheric Electricity
• Solar-Terrestrial Interactions
• Space Weather
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Dr. Keri Nicoll is an Associate Professor in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading. She specializes in atmospheric electricity, solar-terrestrial interactions, and space weather, with a focus on instrumentation development and aerosol charging. Her roles include PhD Admissions Tutor and leadership in research projects such as the Atmospheric Electricity for Climate (AtmosEleC) Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship. She has received the AGU Early Career Award for Atmospheric and Space Electricity (2020) and holds a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship. Education: BSc Hons in Physics with Meteorology from the University of Edinburgh. Research Interests: Volcanic plume electrification, dust charging, UAV-based atmospheric measurements, and planetary atmospheric electricity. Her work spans international collaborations, including EU COST Actions and ISSI projects, and she supervises multiple PhD students researching topics like fog electrification, Venus atmospheric processes, and UAV instrumentation. Key achievements include pioneering studies on Saharan dust electrification and charged particle effects on clouds. Grants & Awards: Marie Sklodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (AtmosEleC) Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship AGU Early Career Award 2020 Advising: Current students include Hripsime Mkrtchan (cloud-climate links), Caleb Miller (fog forecasting), and Ahmad Alkamali (fog modification in UAE). Labs/Teams: Member of the Space and Atmospheric Electricity Group at Reading, leading global monitoring networks like GLOCAEM.

Anil NamdeoView profile

Professor

• Air Quality Management
• Public Health
• Environmental Engineering
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Anil Namdeo is a Professor of Air Quality Management at Northumbria University, holding dual chartered statuses as a Chartered Environmentalist and Chartered Scientist. He is a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society and the Institute of Air Quality Management. His research bridges engineering, social sciences, and public health, focusing on air quality monitoring, modeling, and management, with an emphasis on health impacts and environmental justice. Professional roles include membership in the Civil Aviation Authority’s Environmental Sustainability Panel and Defra’s Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG). He contributes to the US Transportation Research Board’s Committee on Transportation and Air Quality (ADC20). His work spans global collaborations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Research interests include climate change adaptation, net-zero strategies, and the interplay of land use, transportation, and social deprivation with air quality. Recent studies examine EV charging infrastructure, indoor air quality interventions, and green-blue-grey infrastructure’s role in pollution abatement. Key grants: Insights North East (Co-Investigator, £989,422) Advising: Supervision of Abeer Ayidh G Alomiri’s PhD on afforestation in Saudi Arabia Awards: NICE Public Health Advisory Committee contributions to guideline NG70 His interdisciplinary approach addresses policy, technology, and societal dimensions of environmental sustainability.