John Plane

John Plane is a Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry at the University of Leeds, holding roles such as Director of Research and Innovation in Chemistry (2010–2021) and Head of Physical Chemistry (2008–2012). Previously, he was a Professor of Environmental Science at the University of East Anglia and an Associate Professor at the University of Miami. Educated at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, he earned a B.A. (First Class) in Chemistry (1979) and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (1984).

His research focuses on aeronomy, atmospheric chemistry, planetary chemistry, and remote sensing. Notable contributions include studies on meteoric dust in planetary atmospheres and chemical kinetics. He has secured £13.2M in research grants since 2000, overseeing 39 projects. His honors include Royal Society Fellowship (2020), American Geophysical Union Fellowship (2017), and the European Geosciences Union Vilhelm Bjerknes Medal (2017).

• Research Themes: Cosmic dust dynamics, atmospheric metal cycles, planetary atmosphere evolution, and experimental photochemistry.
• Awards: Tilden Medal (2006), NSF-CEDAR Prize (2007), EGU Bjerknes Medal (2017).

Plane has advised numerous researchers and contributed to international committees. His work bridges laboratory experiments with global atmospheric modeling, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches in environmental and planetary sciences.