FACULTY
The Masters in Sustainability Science program brings the world-class expertise of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory into the classroom. The instructors of the program are distinguished scientists of the Observatory and among the pioneers in the use of technology – underwater vehicles, aircraft, drones, and satellites – to collect critical measurements, samples, and real-time data worldwide.
Learn from the Best Sustainability Scientists
The faculty comprise some of the world's leading scientists, who are part of Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. In this program, the faculty draw on scientific advancements to teach students the practical applications of science in the field of sustainability.
Alexander Van Geen
Research professor appointment at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and is member of the Earth Institute’s faculty at Columbia University
Arthur Lerner-Lam
Program Director. Deputy Director of the Earth Institute’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University
Frank Nitsche
Research scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
Marco Tedesco
Lamont Research Professor at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University and Adjunct Scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS)
Alex De Sherbinin
Associate Director for Science Applications at the Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)
Beizhan Yan
Lamont Associate Research Professor at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) of Columbia University
Michael Previdi
Lamont Associate Research Professor at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University
