Biography
Dr. Christopher McCarthy
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow
Office of Polar Programs
Directorate for Geosciences
Class of 2024-2026
Dr. Chris McCarthy earned his doctorate in international environmental management and Earth observations at Kyoto University, with additional graduate work completed at Johns Hopkins University and the University of California San Diego. He brings expertise in remote sensing and mapping, as well as an interest in applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to environmental studies. Chris recently concluded a two-year Fulbright Scholar position in Malawi. His research interests include desert ecosystems, wildlife conservation, and global environmental policy. He is particularly focused on multilateral environmental agreements and the development of global strategies for sustainable resource management and conservation. He will work in the U.S. National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs in the Directorate for Geosciences.