Michael Oppenheimer is the Albert G. Milbank Professor of Geosciences and International Affairs at Princeton University, affiliated with the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), the Department of Geosciences, and the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI). He directs the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment (C-PREE) and holds roles in multiple research programs. His work bridges climate science and policy, focusing on climate impacts, adaptation, and scientific assessment frameworks. He has advised international bodies, including the IPCC, and contributed to foundational climate policies like the Kyoto Protocol. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Physics, University of Chicago S.B. in Chemistry, MIT Research Interests: Climate change impacts, sea level rise, compound hazards (e.g., storms and heatwaves), migration dynamics, and the role of scientific assessments in policy. His work emphasizes actionable solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation. Grants & Awards: 2010 Heinz Award for the Environment AAAS Fellow Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize (via IPCC, 2007) Advising & Labs: Leads the C-PREE, mentors over 20 graduate students, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on climate policy and science. Key labs/centers include C-PREE, HMEI, and the NY City Panel on Climate Change.










