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Valentina Aquila Associate Professor Environmental Science

Degrees
Ph.D. in Meteorology, Ludwig-Maximilian University, Munich, Germany.

Laurea in Physics (equivalent to MS), University of Genoa, Italy

Languages Spoken
English, Italian, Spanish, German
Favorite Spot on Campus
The little pond in front of Roper
Bio
I am an atmospheric scientist focused on the role of aerosols in the climate system. My main focus is stratospheric aerosol, mostly from volcanic eruptions but also from pollution, forest fires, and geoengineering, i.e. human intervention in the climate system to offset the impacts of climate change.
See Also
Personal website
Publications
For the Media
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Teaching

Spring 2025

  • ENVS-460 Climatology