Robert Watson (scientist)
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| Born | 21 March 1948 (age 69) |
| Nationality | British |
| Fields | Atmospheric scientist |
| Institutions | University of East Anglia |
| Alma mater | Queen Mary University of London |
| Thesis | The study of some reactions involving halogen atoms and oxyhalide free radicals by molecular beam mass spectrometry (1973) |
| Notable awards |
Blue Planet Prize (2010) FRS (2011) |
Sir Robert Tony Watson CMG FRS (born 21 March 1948) is a British chemist who has worked on atmospheric science issues including ozone depletion, global warming and paleoclimatology since the 1980s.
Watson received a PhD in gas phase chemical kinetics (atmospheric chemistry) from Queen Mary College, University of London in 1973. He has received awards for his contributions to science, including the NAS Award for Scientific Reviewing from the National Academy of Sciences in 1992, the American Association for the Advancement of Science Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility in 1993, the insignia of Honorary Companion of St Michael and St George from the British Government in 2003, and the Champions of the Earth Award from the United Nations Environment Programme in 2014.
Watson was the Director of the Science Division and Chief Scientist for the Office of Mission to Planet Earth at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Watson then became Associate Director for Environment in the Office of the President of the United States in the White House.
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