Eri Saikawa

Eri Saikawa is a Professor and Winship Distinguished Research Professor of Environmental Sciences at Emory University, serving as Director of Emory Climate Talks. She holds a BE from The University of Tokyo, MPA from Indiana University, and PhD from Princeton University. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary environmental science, including atmospheric chemistry, environmental health, biogeochemistry, climate science, and policy analysis. Current projects address soil greenhouse gas emissions, air quality monitoring via low-cost sensors, anaerobic digestion for food waste reduction, and health impacts of plastic burning in Guatemala.

Her work is funded by NSF, NASA, USDA, EPA, NIH, and others. Key research themes include emissions modeling, policy interventions, and community-engaged science. Notable achievements include quantifying emissions from Asia and analyzing climate policy effectiveness. She advises on environmental standards and collaborates globally on projects like NAMaSTE (Nepal Ambient Monitoring and Source Testing Experiment).

Awards include the Winship Distinguished Research Professor title. Her lab emphasizes bridging science and policy, with initiatives like SoilSHOPs to address urban soil contamination in Atlanta. Ongoing efforts focus on environmental justice, climate vulnerability, and sustainable agriculture practices.