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Randall Martin
Professor at Dalhousie University
Randall Martin is a distinguished atmospheric scientist and engineer who was formerly a professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He joined the faculty at Dalhousie in 2003 and was named professor in 2011.1 During his time there, he held the prestigious position of Arthur B. McDonald Chair of Research Excellence, which he was awarded in 2016.1
Academic Background and Current Position
Martin's educational background includes:
- PhD and MS in engineering sciences from Harvard University
- MSc in environmental change and management from Oxford University
- BS in electrical engineering from Cornell University1
In 2019, Martin transitioned from Dalhousie University to Washington University in St. Louis, where he currently serves as the Raymond R. Tucker Distinguished Professor in the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering.12
Research Focus and Expertise
Martin is a leading expert in atmospheric composition and its impacts on air quality and climate change.1 His research primarily focuses on:
- Characterizing atmospheric composition to inform environmental and public health policies
- Utilizing satellite remote sensing and global modeling techniques
- Analyzing population exposure for health studies
- Developing top-down constraints on emissions
- Investigating processes affecting atmospheric composition1
Notable Contributions
Martin has made significant contributions to the field, including:
- Leading the development of GEOS-Chem, an open-source global community model of atmospheric composition
- Establishing SPARTAN, a global fine particulate matter network
- Serving on multiple science teams for satellite instruments, including MAIA, TEMPO, and MODIS-VIIRS Atmosphere1
His research has been widely influential, with data from his group being used in various global assessments, including the OECD Regional Well-Being Index and World Health Organization estimates of global mortality due to fine particulate matter.1
Recognition and Honors
Martin's work has garnered numerous accolades, including:
- An Outstanding Faculty Award from the WashU Graduate Student Senate
- An Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award from the American Geophysical Union
- Being named a Highly Cited Researcher by the Web of Science annually since 2019
- Recognition as one of the top 25 environmental scientists worldwide by Research.com in 20221
While Martin is no longer affiliated with Dalhousie University as a full-time faculty member, he maintains a connection as an adjunct professor in the Department of Physics & Atmospheric Science.3
