Linden Paul Frederick

Linden Paul Frederick is the GI Taylor Professor of Fluid Mechanics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), University of Cambridge, and Blasker Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science and Engineering at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego). He is also a Professorial Fellow at Downing College, Cambridge. His career includes leadership roles such as Director of the Fluid Dynamics Laboratory at DAMTP (1976–1998) and Director of the Sustainability Solutions Institute at UC San Diego (2009–present).

• Education:
• B.Sc. (1st Class Honours in Mathematics), University of Adelaide (1967)
• M.Sc. in Mathematics, Flinders University of South Australia (1968)
• Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Cambridge (1972)

His research focuses on applied mathematics, environmental fluid mechanics, sustainability, and meteorology. Notable contributions include studies in geophysical fluid dynamics, fluid mechanics of buildings, and laboratory experiments in fluids. He has held board memberships in organizations like the National Center for Sustainable Communities and the Centre for Energy Studies at the University of Cambridge.

• Awards:
• Wolfson Merit Research Award (2010)
• Fellow of the Royal Society (2007)
• Fellow of the American Physical Society (2003)

Linden has led departments and initiatives, including chairing the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department at UC San Diego (2004–2010) and directing the Environment and Sustainability Initiative (2007–2009). His work bridges academia and sustainability policy, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary research.