Dr. Sander Houweling

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Sander Houweling is a Full Professor in Earth Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research primarily focuses on understanding greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), both of which are crucial greenhouse gases that contribute significantly to climate change. His work utilizes atmospheric measurements and models to improve the quantification of these gases on global and regional scales. Houweling collaborates with colleagues at the SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research to develop remote sensing techniques that aid in measuring greenhouse gases from Earth-orbiting satellites. He is particularly interested in carbon monoxide (CO), which influences the abundance and atmospheric lifetime of greenhouse gases. Houweling’s research includes investigating how human activities contribute to the emissions of these gases, which together are responsible for 88% of the radiative forcing in Earth's climate. His expertise aligns with several UN Sustainable Development Goals. He has contributed to various peer-reviewed journals and has been involved in significant research projects focused on methane climate action.

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