Frank N Keutsch

Frank N Keutsch is a Professor of Engineering and Atmospheric Science and Professor at Harvard University, affiliated with the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research areas include atmospheric chemistry, climate change, and solar geoengineering. Keutsch is also associated with the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His work explores the impacts of wildfire smoke on Earth’s climate and the scientific basis for climate intervention strategies. He maintains an active research profile through his website and is engaged in interdisciplinary studies related to environmental science and engineering.

Frank Keutsch is a Stonington Professor of Engineering and Atmospheric Science at Harvard University. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, particularly the formation and transformation of reactive organic and inorganic compounds in the atmosphere. His work explores the chemical processes of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as isoprene and its oxidation products, and their role in secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation. He investigates the atmospheric fate of compounds like glyoxal, formaldehyde, and hydroperoxides, and their impact on air quality and climate. His studies also address the effects of biomass burning, urban pollution, and stratospheric geoengineering on atmospheric composition and climate. Keutsch's research integrates field measurements, laboratory experiments, and modeling to understand complex atmospheric reactions.