Dr. Katharine Hayhoe: A renowned climate scientist, Hayhoe focuses on developing high-resolution climate projections. She actively communicates climate change through various media outlets and has been named one of TIME’s 100 most influential people for her work in atmospheric science.
Dr. V. “Ram” Ramanathan: At the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Ramanathan has been groundbreaking in discovering the greenhouse effect of halocarbons. He’s been instrumental in researching atmospheric brown clouds and their impact on climate.
Dr. Gavin Schmidt: As the Director of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, Schmidt’s work encompasses the use of climate models to understand past, present, and future climate change, making critical contributions to our understanding of atmospheric dynamics.
Prof. Veerabhadran Ramanathan: Recognized for his research in cloud-climate feedback, greenhouse effects, and the atmospheric effect of aerosols, he has pioneered the study of the global warming potential of short-lived climate pollutants.
Dr. Inez Fung: Focusing on biogeochemical cycles, Fung’s work predicts how plants and soil will respond to climate change. Her studies also include global atmospheric observations to verify these predictions.
Dr. James Hansen: A former NASA scientist, Hansen is often called the “father of climate change awareness.” He’s been at the forefront of atmospheric modeling and climate research, providing testimony on climate change to congressional committees.
Prof. Susan Solomon: Known for her essential work in explaining the cause of the Antarctic ozone “hole,” Solomon’s research has been fundamental in understanding and projecting atmospheric and climate changes.
Dr. Myles Allen: As the head of the Climate Dynamics group at the University of Oxford’s Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Planetary Physics Department, Allen’s work has been central to the development of the “event attribution” science, understanding how human influence affects extreme weather events.
Prof. Brian Hoskins: A leader in the field of meteorology and climate science, Hoskins has contributed significantly to our understanding of weather systems and atmospheric predictability.
Dr. Michael E. Mann: Known for the famous “hockey stick graph,” Mann’s research primarily focuses on paleoclimate and human-induced climate change. He’s been vocal about the risks of unchecked emissions and the impact on global atmospheres.
