About the Speaker:

Prof. Gregory R. Carmichael Position: Karl Kammermeyer Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the University of IowaCo-director of the Center for Global and Regional Environmental ResearchEducational Background: Holds BS, MS, and PhD in Chemical EngineeringAchievements:Authored over 280 publications focused on chemical transport models (CTMs) and applications to air quality and climate studiesAdvanced understanding of pollutant transport, particularly in Asia, and dust's impact on atmospheric chemistryHighlighted black carbon’s dual role as an air pollutant and a climate-warming agentContributions:Member of the UNEP ABC Asia ProjectChair of the Scientific Advisory Group for the World Meteorological Organization's Global Atmospheric Watch Urban Meteorology and Environment ProjectMentorship: Supervised 33 MS and 31 PhD students.