Our Scientists

• Doug Boucher, Director, Tropical Forests & Climate Initiative

  As director of the UCS Tropical Forest and Climate Initiative, Doug Boucher coordinates the work of scientists, economists, and other UCS analysts in the Climate and Energy Program. Read Doug's biography

• Brenda Ekwurzel, Senior Climate Scientist

  Brenda Ekwurzel is leading UCS's climate science education work aimed at strengthening support for strong federal climate legislation and sound U.S. climate policies. Read Brenda 's biography

• Melanie Fitzpatrick, Climate Scientist

  Melanie Fitzpatrick, a climate scientist with the UCS Climate and Energy Program is an expert on local and global consequences of climate change. Read Melanie's biography

• Peter Frumhoff, Director of Science & Policy

  Peter Frumhoff, a global change ecologist with expertise in climate change and tropical forest conservation, ensures that UCS brings robust science to bear on our efforts to strengthen public policies. Read Peter's biography

• Laura Grego, Senior Scientist, Global Security Program

  Laura Grego, a senior scientist in the UCS Global Security Program, is an expert on space security issues. Read Laura 's biography

• Francesca Grifo, Science Policy Fellow

  Francesca Grifo, science policy fellow, is an expert in biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and scientific integrity. Read Francesca 's biography

• Lisbeth Gronlund, Co-Director, Global Security Program

  Lisbeth Gronlund, co-director of the UCS Global Security Program, is an expert on technical issues related to ballistic missile defenses, ballistic missile proliferation, international fissile material controls, and nuclear arms control. Read Lisbeth's biography

• Doug Gurian-Sherman, Senior Scientist, Food & Environment Program

  Doug Gurian-Sherman, a senior scientist with the UCS Food and Environment Program, is a widely cited expert on biotechnology and genetically engineered food. Read Doug 's biography

• Edwin Lyman, Senior Scientist, Global Security Program

  Edwin Lyman, a senior scientist in the UCS Global Security Program, is an expert on nuclear weapons policy, nuclear materials, and nuclear terrorism. Read Edwin 's biography

• Jeremy Martin, Senior Scientist, Clean Vehicles Program

  Jeremy Martin, a senior scientist in the Clean Vehicles Program, evaluates the impact of biofuels and fuel policy. Read Jeremy's biography

• Margaret Mellon, Senior Scientist, Food & Environment Program

  Margaret Mellon, senior scientist with the UCS Food and Environment Program, is one of the nation's most respected experts on biotechnology and food safety. Read Margaret's biography

• Roberto Mera, Kendall Science Fellow in Climate Attribution

  As a UCS Kendall Science Fellow in climate attribution, Roberto Mera will be analyzing specific carbon emissions to determine how they are affecting global temperatures and extreme heat events. Read Roberto's biography

• Pallavi Phartiyal, Senior Analyst and Program Manager, Center for Science and Democracy

  As a senior analyst and program manager for the UCS Center for Science and Democracy, Pallavi Phartiyal (a biologist by training) works to advance science-based decision making in the democratic system. Read Pallavi 's biography

• Andrew Rosenberg, Director, Center for Science and Democracy

  Andrew Rosenberg, director of the UCS Center for Science and Democracy, leads our efforts to advance the essential role that science, evidence-based decision making, and constructive debate play in American policy making. Read Andrew's biography

• Ricardo Salvador, Director, Food & Environment Program

  Ricardo Salvador, an expert in sustainable agriculture practices, is a senior scientist and director of the UCS Food & Environment Program. Read Ricardo's biography

• David Wright, Co-Director, Global Security Program

  David Wright, co-director of the UCS Global Security Program, is an established expert on the technical aspects of arms control, particularly those related to missile defense systems, missile proliferation, and space weapons. Read David 's biography

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