Waleed Abdalati

Waleed Abdalati is a scientist and engineer specializing in remote sensing and climate science. He has studied Earth's glaciers, ice sheets, and snow cover to understand how they contribute to climate change. As a leader in science and policy, he has held prominent roles, including NASA's Chief Scientist and President of the American Geophysical Union. His work helps us understand environmental changes and informs efforts to address global warming and its impacts on the planet's ice and water resources.