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.
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)
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*
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Research Professor, Geochemistry
Yushu Xia
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Assistant Research Professor, Biology and Paleo Environment
Steven Chillrud
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Research Professor, Geochemistry
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
James Davis
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Research Professor, Seismology, Geology and Tectonophysics Dept.
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.