Amanda Lynch

Amanda Lynch is a distinguished environmental and social scientist currently serving as the Sloan and George Lindemann Jr. Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown University.1 She is also the Director of the Brown Institute of Environment and Society.

Academic Background and Career

Lynch earned her Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Melbourne in 1993. Her academic journey includes:

• Developing the first Arctic regional climate system model
• Receiving a Federation Fellowship from the Australian Research Council in 2003
• Joining Brown University in 2011 as a professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences

Prior to her role at Brown, Lynch held positions at various institutions:

• University of Alaska Fairbanks (1993-1995)
• University of Colorado (1996-2003)
• Monash University (2004-2011)1

Research Focus and Expertise

Lynch's research primarily focuses on:

• The intersection between atmospheric science and environmental governance
• Polar cyclones and their role in the climate system
• Policy implications of extreme weather in small and indigenous communities2

She has a particular interest in the Arctic as a region experiencing rapid changes in both natural and human systems.1

Professional Recognition and Service

Amanda Lynch has received numerous accolades and holds several prestigious positions:

• Fellow of the American Meteorological Society
• Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
• Fellow of the Norwegian Scientific Academy for Polar Research
• Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science1

She currently serves as:

• Chair of the Research Board for the World Meteorological Organization
• Member of the Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education at the National Science Foundation
• Founding Signatory of the US Sustainable Development Goals Network1

Lynch's expertise is widely recognized, leading to consulting roles with organizations such as the World Bank, UNFCCC Adaptation Programme, and various climate change reviews and environmental sustainability initiatives.1