Dr. James Anderson

Professor

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Biography

James G. Anderson is the Philip S. Weld Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry at Harvard University. He has conducted pivotal research on free radical kinetics and the interaction between chemistry and climate change. His research interests include the mechanisms of stratospheric ozone loss, the coupling of climate change and atmospheric chemistry, and the impacts of various chemical reactions on climate throughout different atmospheric layers. Over the years, Anderson has held significant positions including Chairman of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard. He has been recognized by numerous prestigious organizations, including being elected to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Philosophical Society. Throughout his career, he has received multiple awards including the Dreyfus Prize in Chemical Sciences and the Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award in Physical Sciences. His lab, the Anderson Research Group, focuses on advanced studies related to climate and atmospheric interactions, employing various experimental techniques and theoretical frameworks.

Research Interests

Experience

Philip S. Weld Professor

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Conducting research and teaching in Atmospheric Chemistry.

Chairman

— Present

Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Led the department overseeing academic and administrative matters.

Robert P. Burden Professor

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, Massachusetts

Focused on research and teaching in the field of Atmospheric Chemistry.

Associate Professor

— Present

Department of Chemistry and Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Engaged in teaching and research related to atmospheric sciences.

Research Scientist

— Present

Space Physics Research Laboratory, University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, Michigan

Conducted research on space physics.

Research Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Participated in research in the field of physics.

Awards

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Dreyfus Prize

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American Ingenuity Award

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E.O. Lawrence Award

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Gustavus John Esselen Award

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Ledlie Prize

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).