Paul Beggs

Paul Beggs is a Professor in the School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University, affiliated with the Smart Green Cities Research Centre and MQ Centre for Energy and Environmental Contaminants. He specializes in environmental and climate health science, focusing on climate change impacts on human health, aerobiology, and airborne allergens. His work includes contributions to the IPCC’s Fourth Assessment Report and leadership roles in global organizations like the International Association for Aerobiology.

Research interests span climate change’s effects on public health, aerobiological studies of pollen and fungal spores, and the interplay between weather/climate and their health impacts. He has supervised 30+ research students and teaches units such as Urban Climate and Air Quality. Beggs has received notable awards, including the 2009 Eureka Prize and 2023 Tony McMichael Award.

Key contributions include the Lancet Countdown Oceania Regional Centre, forecasting systems for epidemic thunderstorm asthma, and collaborations on global health and climate policy. His articles address topics like pollen monitoring, wildfire meteorology, and policy responses to climate threats. He actively engages in media and advisory roles to bridge science and public health action.