
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​
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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

Beizhan Yan
Lamont Associate Research Professor at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) of Columbia University

Robert (Bob) Newton
Sr. Research Scientist. Oceanographer at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

Yutian Wu
Lamont Associate Research Professor at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University

Alex De Sherbinin
Associate Director for Science Applications at the Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)

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)

Michael Previdi
Lamont Associate Research Professor at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University