Donal Murtagh

Donal Murtagh has dedicated his career to understanding Earth's atmospheric processes through innovative satellite-based research methods. As Professor of Global Environmental Measurements and Modelling at Chalmers University of Technology since 2000, and now as Professor Emeritus in the Department of Space, Earth and Environment, he has led groundbreaking research into how the Earth's atmosphere functions as a whole system. His work focuses on the complex interactions between radiative, chemical, and dynamical processes in the atmosphere, utilizing satellite-based tools to gain a comprehensive global perspective. As the Odin Aeronomy Mission Scientist, he has played a crucial role in the Odin satellite project, which continues to provide valuable data about atmospheric composition and behavior. Leading the Division of Microwave and Optical Remote Sensing, he has secured significant funding from organizations like the Swedish National Space Board and the European Space Agency, contributing to our understanding of mesospheric phenomena, water vapor distribution, stratospheric ozone, planetary waves, and tropical upper troposphere ice water content. His research approach emphasizes the importance of global observations in understanding atmospheric processes, making him a key figure in advancing our knowledge of Earth's atmospheric systems through satellite-based measurements and analysis.