Jonathan Malay is an accomplished author and cruise ship lecturer specializing in Earth and Space Science. He has a background in oceanography and meteorology, having graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and the Naval Postgraduate School. His career includes serving as a surface warfare officer in the Navy and later working in the aerospace industry, where he was involved with NASA and NOAA projects.

As a lecturer, Jonathan Malay has been engaging cruise ship audiences for over a decade, sharing insights on various scientific topics. He is also an author of several books, including "War In Our Wake," "Seraphim Sky," and "Partly to Mostly Funny," which reflect his diverse interests and expertise in science and storytelling. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Fellow and Past-president of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) and is an Associate Fellow of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) .123

Currently based in Mill Creek, Washington, Jonathan enjoys boating and fishing in his spare time and continues to contribute to the field through his lectures and writings .24