Prof. Daniel J Varon

Professor Varon joined the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics as the Boeing Assistant Professor, holding an MIT Schwarzman College of Computing shared position with IDSS, in July. Varon’s research focuses on using satellite observations of atmospheric composition to better understand human impacts on the environment and identify opportunities to reduce them. Previously, he held a visiting postdoctoral fellowship at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Varon earned a B.S. in physics and a B.A. in English literature from McGill University, and an M.S. in applied mathematics and Ph.D. in atmospheric chemistry from Harvard University.