William Landing

William Landing serves as a Professor at Florida State University, actively participating in the MOSAiC (Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate) expedition as a key member of the Atmosphere Biogeochemistry team funded by the National Science Foundation.

His research centers on atmospheric deposition processes in polar regions, specifically analyzing aerosol fluxes of bio-active trace elements into the Arctic ocean-ice ecosystem. He investigates seasonal variability in elemental transport during the MOSAiC ice drift expedition, with particular focus on under-sampled periods including late fall, winter, and early spring. His methodology involves continuous aerosol collection and analysis under extreme Arctic conditions to address critical data gaps in biogeochemical cycling.

Dr. Landing identifies equipment functionality in extreme cold as the primary technical challenge for his fieldwork, while expressing professional enthusiasm for capturing previously unmeasured aerosol dynamics. His personal connection to the Arctic environment includes a noted appreciation for observing the Aurora Borealis during expedition work.