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Paul ShepsonDean and Distinguished ProfessorSchool of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
Biography
Paul Shepson is an atmospheric chemist who studies interactions between the biosphere (e.g. trees) and pollutants derived from human activities, and is an expert on greenhouse gas emissions, and Arctic atmospheric chemistry, compositon, and climate change. He is an avid pilot with instrument, commercial, and multi-engine ratings.
Education
- PhD, Penn State
- BS, SUNY College at Cortland
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