Amanda Lynch

Amanda Lynch is a highly accomplished atmospheric scientist and environmental governance expert. She is currently a Sloan and George Lindemann Jr Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown University. Her research focuses on the convergences of rapid change in natural and human systems, particularly in the Arctic and in arid regions. Amanda has been recognized for her contributions to the field with fellowships in the American Meteorological Society, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, the Norwegian Scientific Academy for Polar Research, and the World Academy of Art and Science.

Amanda's education includes a BSc (Hons) in Applied Mathematics from Monash University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Earth Sciences from the University of Melbourne. She has held a number of prestigious positions throughout her career, including Expert Consultant at the World Bank, Honorary Professor at Nordlandsforskning AS - Nordland Research Institute, Founding Director of the Institute for Environment and Society at Brown University, and Expert Consultant at the UNFCCC Adaptation Program.

In addition to her research activities, Amanda is also involved in a number of service activities, including serving on the Scientific Advisory Panel for the World Meteorological Organization, serving as a Founding Signatory for the US Sustainable Development Goals Network, and serving on Advisory Committees for Geosciences and Polar Programs at the National Science Foundation.