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Daniel M. Westervelt is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Ocean and Climate Physics at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, NY. He is also an affiliated scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and serves as an air pollution advisor to the U.S. State Department. His work is affiliated with Columbia's Earth Institute and centers including Smart Cities, Computing Systems for Data-Driven Science, and Education.
Dr. Westervelt's research focuses on the intersection of climate change and air pollution, with a particular emphasis on impacts in Africa. His expertise spans climate modeling, atmospheric chemistry, and environmental policy. He leads a Climate and Life Fellowship project addressing air quality challenges under changing climate conditions.
His scientific contributions are supported by affiliations with leading institutions in climate science and data-driven environmental research. He has been recognized as a Columbia Climate and Life Fellow, highlighting the societal relevance of his work.
Dr. Westervelt received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in May 2013. Prior to joining Lamont, he was a Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP) postdoctoral research associate at Princeton University, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach bridging science and policy.
- PhD: Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (2013)
He mentors early-career scientists and contributes to collaborative research initiatives, though specific advisees are not listed. His work involves partnerships with government agencies and space research institutions, indicating involvement in grant-funded, policy-relevant science.
Dr. Westervelt is part of research teams at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and NASA GISS, contributing to large-scale climate and air quality modeling efforts. His role in interdisciplinary centers highlights his engagement with smart city technologies and data-intensive environmental science.
