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Gunnar Schade is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, specializing in atmospheric chemistry and environmental science. His research focuses on trace gas measurement, hydrocarbon emissions from oil and gas industries, air quality, and climate change communication. He holds a Dr. rer. nat. in Chemistry from Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany (1997).
His work includes studies on non-methane hydrocarbons in the Eagle Ford Shale region, flaring practices in Texas shale areas, and biogenic volatile organic compound (BVOC) emissions from Texas oak trees. He has advised graduate students such as Chang-Hyoun Park, Nicholas Werner, and Martin Hale. Schade emphasizes public engagement, advocating for scientists to actively communicate climate science to counter misinformation.
Key projects include passive hydrocarbon sampling networks in shale regions, analysis of air quality during the 2020 Houston lockdown, and interdisciplinary urban climate resilience studies. His research has been funded by the EPA and NOAA, yielding over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2001.
He is a vocal proponent of outreach initiatives like the 'cranky uncle game' to build public resilience against climate misinformation. His work bridges atmospheric science with societal impacts, addressing both environmental justice and policy implications of fossil fuel emissions.
