Colette Heald

Colette Heald serves as Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), School of Engineering, where her work bridges climate science and societal impact.

Her research spans:

• Climate Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Climate Justice
• Urban Climate systems
• Environmental Policy

Recognition includes the 2015 Seed Grant for innovative climate research. Dr. Heald contributes to MIT's Climate Portal and interdisciplinary initiatives like Cities and Climate, focusing on equitable solutions to environmental challenges through scientific rigor and community engagement.