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Dr. Helen Marie Amos is a Senior Research Scientist in the Atmospheric Chemistry Group at ETH Zurich's Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science, joining in March 2025. She leads research at the intersection of air quality, climate, and environmental health, translating scientific findings into actionable policies through NASA satellite applications and public health data integration.
Education:
- PhD in Earth & Planetary Science, Harvard University, 2014
- BS in Atmospheric Sciences (minor in Applied Mathematics), University of Washington, Seattle, 2009
Her research spans air quality trends, the interplay between air quality and climate, environmental health impacts, and science-to-action initiatives. She specializes in atmospheric chemistry, pollution modeling (including mercury and PCBs), and the application of satellite data for environmental monitoring. Her work bridges scientific research with public policy to address pressing environmental challenges through biogeochemical cycling analysis and real-time hazard assessment.
Recent publications demonstrate a trend toward integrating NASA satellite observations with public health databases for environmental hazard monitoring and leveraging citizen science for climate education. This reflects her expertise in data-driven approaches to air quality management and practical Earth science applications for societal benefit.
Awards and Honors:
- NASA Robert H. Goddard Award for Exceptional Achievement for Science (2023)
- NASA Robert H. Goddard Award for Exceptional Achievement for Mission & Enabling Support (2022)
- SSAI Performance Award for Customer Support (2022)
- SSAI Early Career Award (2019)
- US National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2011-2014)
- American Meteorological Society Graduate Research Fellowship (2010-2011)
- Washington Scholars Undergraduate Scholarship (2005-2009)
Dr. Amos has not publicly listed advised students. Her research has been supported through NASA mission funding, NSF fellowships, and federal science policy initiatives during her EPA fellowship. Current work focuses on advancing satellite data applications for air quality management through ETH Zurich's research infrastructure.
She leads research within ETH Zurich's Atmospheric Chemistry Group under Prof. Colette L. Heald, building on prior leadership roles at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center including Science Outreach Lead for the GLOBE Observer project and Applications Scientist for Earth Science Applied Sciences, where she developed frameworks for using satellite observations in air quality and disaster response contexts.
