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Joel Thornton is a professor and chair of the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington. His research examines the impacts of human activities on air quality and climate, particularly through changes in the atmospheric composition and chemistry. He focuses on the processes that regulate the formation and removal of short-lived greenhouse gases such as methane and ozone, as well as the formation and growth of airborne particulate matter. His work highlights how atmospheric components are modulated by human activities and natural processes, and aims to understand the profound effects these interactions have on human ecosystem health and the climate, including changes to the greenhouse effect and cloud properties. Thornton has received prestigious accolades such as the NSF CAREER Award and the NASA New Investigator Award, recognizing his exceptional promise and contributions to the field of atmospheric science. He has also been awarded the Houghton Award by the American Meteorological Society and the ASCENT Award from the American Geophysical Union for his research in atmospheric science.
Department of Atmospheric Sciences • Seattle, WA
Leading research in atmospheric chemistry and climate effects, teaching courses, and guiding graduate students.
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