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🌍 Dr. Gunnar Myhre – Climate Science Visionary
🎓 Academic Foundations
Dr. Gunnar Myhre earned his PhD in Meteorology from the Department of Geophysics, University of Oslo in 1998. Early in his academic career, he focused on the atmospheric composition and radiative forcing, laying the groundwork for what would become a globally impactful scientific journey.
🧪 Scientific Expertise and Research Focus
A leading researcher in climate science, Dr. Myhre specializes in:
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🌫️ Greenhouse gases and aerosols
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☀️ Radiative forcing
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🌡️ Climate sensitivity
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🌧️ Precipitation and extreme weather changes
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🌐 Global energy imbalance and Earth’s energy budget
His research has significantly improved the scientific understanding of how atmospheric components influence the climate system.
🧭 Professional Roles and Leadership
Currently serving as Research Director at CICERO (Center for International Climate Research), Dr. Myhre leads key projects addressing global climate change. He is also a:
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📘 Editorial board member of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
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🤝 Co-leader of the international PDRMIP (Precipitation Driver Response Model Intercomparison Project)
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📚 Coordinating Lead Author in the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (2013)
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📖 Lead Author in the IPCC Third (2001) and Fourth (2007) Assessment Reports
🔍 Major Scientific Contributions
Dr. Myhre’s groundbreaking work includes:
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🔬 Explaining discrepancies in direct aerosol effects
Science article
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🌪️ Identifying a significant increase in extreme precipitation
Nature article
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⚖️ Demonstrating limitations of low climate sensitivity models in explaining Earth’s energy imbalance
Science article
📈 Academic Impact
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📝 240+ peer-reviewed publications
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📚 Contributor to three IPCC reports (with ISBN)
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🔍 Scopus Author ID: 7003777747
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👥 Member of the European Geosciences Union
🏆 Recognitions and Awards
Dr. Myhre is a globally respected authority whose work has been foundational for climate policy and scientific assessments. His leadership in the IPCC and global climate modeling projects has earned him numerous accolades and respect among his peers.
🔮 Legacy and the Road Ahead
Dr. Myhre continues to shape the future of climate science by refining models of Earth’s energy imbalance and pushing the boundaries of climate sensitivity research. His future work aims to further bridge the gap between climate modeling and real-world policy, ensuring informed decision-making in the face of a changing climate.
✍️ Final Note
With a career dedicated to understanding and communicating the intricacies of our planet’s climate system, Dr. Gunnar Myhre stands as a beacon of scientific integrity, collaborative leadership, and meaningful global impact. 🌍✨
📚 Selected Publication
1. Changes in atmospheric constituents and in radiative forcing
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Authors: P. Artaxo, T. Berntsen, R. Betts, D.W. Fahey, J. Haywood, J. Lean, D.C. Lowe, et al.
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Journal/Source: Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis (IPCC Fourth Assessment Report)
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Year: 2007
2. Anthropogenic and natural radiative forcing
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Authors: G. Myhre, D. Shindell, F.M. Bréon, W. Collins, J. Fuglestvedt, J. Huang, et al.
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Journal/Source: Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis, IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, pp. 659–740
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Year: 2014
3. Climate system scenario tables
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Authors: M. Prather, G. Flato, P. Friedlingstein, C. Jones, J.F. Lamarque, H. Liao, et al.
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Journal/Source: Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis, IPCC
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Year: 2014
4. Radiative forcing of climate
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Authors: V. Ramanathan, K. Shine, C. Leovy, W.C. Wang, H. Rodhe, D.J. Wuebbles
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Journal/Source: Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 1991, NASA, Washington
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Year: 1991
5. Analysis and quantification of the diversities of aerosol life cycles within AeroCom
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Authors: C. Textor, M. Schulz, S. Guibert, S. Kinne, Y. Balkanski, S. Bauer, T. Berntsen, et al.
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Journal/Source: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, Volume 6, Issue 7, Pages 1777–1813
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Year: 2006