Steven Wofsy

Steven Wofsy is the Abbott Lawrence Rotch Professor of Atmospheric and Environmental Science at Harvard University's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, climate science, and remote sensing, particularly concerning methane emissions and stratospheric processes.

His work integrates cutting-edge technologies like the MethaneAIR airborne spectrometer and MethaneSAT mission to quantify emissions from the oil and gas sector, wildfires, and other sources. He leads the Wofsy Group, advancing methodologies for multi-scale atmospheric measurements and top-down emission inventories.

Key research interests include:

• Climate feedback mechanisms and carbon cycle dynamics
• Methane emissions mitigation strategies
• Remote sensing techniques for atmospheric pollutants
• Stratospheric-tropospheric exchange processes

Recent studies emphasize the disproportionate contribution of small methane sources to total emissions, with applications to policy and inventory improvements. His work bridges atmospheric science, engineering, and environmental policy, addressing global climate challenges.