Eric S. Saltzman

Eric S. Saltzman

Distinguished Professor, Department of Earth System Science and Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine

Professor, Earth System Science, University of California, Irvine

Biography

Eric S. Saltzman is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth System Science and the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Rochester in 1977 and his Master of Science and Ph.D. from the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of Miami in 1983 and 1986, respectively. Saltzman has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry at the University of Miami, and he has been with UC Irvine since 2000.

Saltzman's research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, biogeochemical cycles, and air-sea exchange processes. He has authored over 160 peer-reviewed journal articles, contributing significantly to understanding the chemical interactions between the ocean and atmosphere. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, NASA, and NOAA, among others. Saltzman is a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union, a recognition he received in 2011, and has served on numerous advisory panels and committees related to atmospheric and oceanic sciences.

At UC Irvine, Saltzman teaches courses ranging from introductory undergraduate classes in Earth and Environmental Science to advanced graduate courses in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. He has supervised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. Additionally, Saltzman contributes to the scientific community through his editorial work, including serving as an editor for various scientific monographs and journals.

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Degrees

  • B.S. in Geology, University of Rochester, 1977
  • M.S. in Marine and Atmospheric Science, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami, 1983
  • Ph.D. in Marine and Atmospheric Science, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, University of Miami, 1986

Distinctions

  • Fellow, American Geophysical Union, 2011
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Areas of Expertise

  • Atmospheric Chemistry
  • Biogeochemical Cycles
  • Air-Sea Exchange
  • Dimethyl Sulfide Cycling
  • Ice Core Analysis
  • Marine Aerosols
  • Biogenic Sulfur Emissions
  • Paleoclimate Reconstruction
  • Marine Boundary Layer Chemistry
  • Methyl Bromide Budget

Recent Publications

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Most Cited Publications

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Contact Information

Email: esaltzma@uci.edu

Phone: 949 285-2111

Address: Department of Earth System Science and Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-3100

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This profile was last updated on 2/14/2025.

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