Ben Zaitchik is an Associate Professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences. His research addresses hydroclimatic variability across a range of spatial and temporal scales. This includes work on fundamental atmospheric and hydrological processes as well as applications to water resources, agriculture, energy, and human health.
Prior to joining JHU, Ben was a Research Associate at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and a AAAS Fellow at the U.S. Department of State. He holds a PhD in Geology & Geophysics from Yale University, an MS in Soil Sciences from Cornell University, and an AB in Biology from Harvard College.
As an ISEP Fellow, Ben contributes a natural systems perspective on sustainable energy opportunities and impacts.