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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.

Faculty Advisors

Faculty advisors are identified by an asterisk (*) after their name.

Braddock Linsley*
Program Co-Director

Brendan Buckley*
Program Co-Director

Benjamin Bostick

Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, Lamont Research Professor, Geochemistry

James Davis

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Research Professor, Seismology, Geology and Tectonophysics Dept.

Ed Garvey

Owner, Garvey Geochemical Consulting, LLC, Technical Vice President (retired) with WSP USA, Inc.

Einat Lev

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Research Professor, Seismology, Geology and Tectonophysics Dept.

Frank Nitsche

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Senior Research Scientist, Marine and Polar Geophysics Dept.

Ajit Subramaniam

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Research Professor, Biology and Paleo Environment Dept.

Zach Wendling

Research Director, Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy

Beizhan Yan

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Associate Research Professor, Geochemistry

Thanos Bourtsalas

Lecturer in the Discipline of Sustainable Development and Circular Economy, Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

Alex De Sherbinin

Director at the Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)

David Goldberg

Paros Lamont Research Professor Director, Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy Deputy Director, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

Jennifer Middleton

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Assistant Research Professor

Joseph (Gerry) Paul

Investment Research & Strategy, AllianceBernstein

Marco Tedesco

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Research Professor, Marine and Polar Geophysics, Adjunct Scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies (GISS), Columbia Business School Climate Resident Scientist

Yutian Wu

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Associate Research Professor, Ocean and Climate Physics Dept.

Steven Chillrud

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Research Professor, Geochemistry

William F. Precht

Director of Coastal and Marine Science Programs, Bio-Tech Consultants

Jonathan Hollander

Head of Product at CarbonSig

Robert (Rob) Newton

Lecturer in Professional Studies, Sustainability Science

Michael Previdi

Lamont Associate Research Professor, Ocean and Climate Physics

Alexander Van Geen*