Professor Dr. Daniel Horton

Biography

Daniel E. Horton is an Associate Professor and co-chair of the Adapt Initiative at the Trienens Institute within the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Northwestern University. He leads the Climate Change Research Group, which utilizes numerical models, environmental observations, statistical analyses, and machine learning techniques to address critical questions regarding Earth’s atmosphere and climate. The group's research spans various spatial and temporal scales, investigating extreme weather events, the societal and health impacts of anthropogenic climate change, and the interactions between climate change and air quality. Daniel has a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Michigan and dual bachelor's degrees in Atmospheric Science from Texas A&M University and Physics from Tulane University. His teaching includes courses on sustainability, climate science, and earth system modeling. Daniel has contributed to a number of significant publications focused on climate impacts, environmental health, and air quality, reflecting his commitment to advancing our understanding of climate resilience and social equity in environmental policy.

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