Michael B. McElroy (In Memorium)
Mike was a founding member of the concentration and served on the Faculty Board from its establishment in 1993 until his passing in January 2026.
Gilbert Butler Professor of Environmental Studies
John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Research Interests: Changes in the composition of the atmosphere, with an emphasis on the impact of human activity especially energy use; chemistry of the atmosphere and oceans, including interactions with the biosphere; evolution of planetary atmospheres; global carbon cycle.