Dr. David Keith

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Biography

David Keith is a Professor of Geophysical Sciences and the founding faculty director of the Climate Systems Engineering initiative at the University of Chicago. With over three decades of experience at the intersection of climate science, energy technology, and public policy, Keith has made significant contributions to the field of solar geoengineering. His work includes the development of essential hardware like an interferometer for atom studies and high-accuracy infrared spectrometers utilized by NASA. He has been involved in significant policy analysis regarding electricity markets and carbon pricing. Keith founded Carbon Engineering, a Canadian firm focused on CO2 capture technology and has authored more than 200 academic publications with a total citation count exceeding 20,000. He has also reached over 150,000 students worldwide through his educational initiatives and published several opinion pieces, including a book discussing climate engineering. Keith’s research fundamentally aims to drive impactful solutions to the pressing global challenge of climate change.

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Department of Philosophy