United Kingdom · Radiative Forcing · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Dr. Piers Forster

Lead Author of multiple Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment Reports, Interim Chair of the UK Climate Change Committee, and internationally renowned authority on radiative forcing and net-zero emissions pathways.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Radiative Forcing, Climate Sensitivity, Global Carbon Budget, Climate Policy
Academic position: Professor of Physical Climate Change and Director of the Priestley Centre
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Radiative Forcing, Climate Sensitivity, Global Carbon Budget are advised to consult formal department application channels.

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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