UAlbany Experts Available to Speak on Earth Day Topics

ALBANY, N.Y. (April 21, 2022) – Tomorrow marks the tradition known as “Earth Day,” an annual event that promotes awareness about climate change and other environmental issues that threaten the health of our planet. First held on April 22, 1970, the movement is now observed by millions of people across the world.

The University at Albany, home to the largest concentration of atmospheric, climate and environmental researchers in New York State, has several experts who are available to talk about the importance of Earth Day and related topics:

• Kristen Corbosiero studies hurricane formation, as well as structure and intensity change. Her research specifically focuses on the interaction between tropical cyclones and the environments in which they are embedded. She was featured live on MSNBC to discuss Hurricane Irma and has been quoted in a number of other national media outlets including the New York Times and ABC News.
• Indu is UAlbany’s Energy Officer, with a background as an architect, contractor and energy efficiency engineer. She is charged with supporting the University’s sustainability efforts, including reducing carbon footprint energy conservation, efficiency and renewable energy technologies. She is an expert on climate action and sustainability planning, built environment decarbonization, net zero energy and all-electric high-performance buildings, renewable energy systems, green building/energy efficiency rating tools. (Note: Indu is her full name)
• Justin Minder has taught at UAlbany for close to a decade with a research focus on mountain weather and climate. He is currently leading a $3.6 million National Science Foundation project to better understand winter weather precipitation in near-freezing temperatures. He recently shared details about the project with the Albany Times Union. 
• Richard Perez is an expert in the fields of solar radiation, solar energy applications and daylighting. He spoke with the UAlbany News Podcast about his blueprint to achieve 100 percent clean energy in the U.S. and is regularly quoted in the media about renewable energy topics including recently by PV Magazine USA.
• Brian Tang specializes in various aspects of tropical cyclones, including their formation and intensification. He’s currently leading a $2.145 million Office of Naval Research project to help forecasters better understand and predict the rapid intensification of hurricanes. Tang has been quoted in numerous national media outlets including the Daily Beast and Scientific American. He was also recently featured live on MSNBC to discuss Hurricane Ida.
• Mathias Vuille has dedicated his career – which spans three decades – to studying climate change impacts in the tropical mountain environments, such as the Andes, that depend on glacial melting as a water resource. He’s currently leading a $5 million National Science Foundation research project to better understand how and why Earth’s climate has varied naturally over the past 1,000 years. Vuille is regularly featured as a national media expert, including recently live on Newsy to discuss climate change and the future of the Winter Olympics.

About the University at Albany:

A comprehensive public research university, the University at Albany-SUNY offers more than 120 undergraduate majors and minors and 125 master’s, doctoral and graduate certificate programs. UAlbany is a leader among all New York State colleges and universities in such diverse fields as atmospheric and environmental sciences, business, education, public health, health sciences, criminal justice, emergency preparedness, engineering and applied sciences, informatics, public administration, social welfare and sociology, taught by an extensive roster of faculty experts. It also offers expanded academic and research opportunities for students through an affiliation with Albany Law School. With a curriculum enhanced by 600 study-abroad opportunities, UAlbany launches great careers.

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