Diana Francis

Dr. Diana Francis serves as Assistant Professor in Earth Science at Khalifa University, where she heads the Environmental and Geophysical Sciences (ENGEOS) laboratory. With over a decade of international research experience including leadership roles at New York University Abu Dhabi, she specializes in atmospheric phenomena and climate impacts across arid regions.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, Sorbonne University
• Master's in Physics
• Master's in Environmental Sciences

Research focuses on critical atmospheric systems with direct regional relevance:

• Climate/weather phenomena (fog, cyclones, dust storms)
• Air pollution dynamics and aerosol characterization
• Polar ice-climate interactions
• MENA-specific climate change impacts
• Climate-health nexus (vector-borne diseases, heatwave physiology)

Her methodology integrates satellite remote sensing, climate modeling, and field observations to address environmental challenges in extreme climates.

As ENGEOS lab director, she oversees research on environmental monitoring systems including SAR-based subsurface detection. Her work has generated extensive high-impact publications and established global collaborations, though specific awards aren't documented in source materials.