Early Career Scientific Steering Committee

The IGAC-iCACGP Early Career Researcher Scientific Steering Committee was formed in 2023. Since then, we’re developing new ways for early career atmospheric chemistry researchers to interact, grow their networks, and connect with the wider global IGAC Network.

A list of former SSC members can be found here: Former Members SSC

Co-chairs

Simone Andersen

Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Germany

Simone is motivated, as co-chair of the ECR SSC, by the opportunity to give back to the IGAC community that has welcomed her since she started attending iCACGP-IGAC conferences as a PhD student in 2021. Her aspirations for the committee are to create opportunities for ECRs around the world and to continue to grow an inclusive, supportive and collaborative community, where everyone feels welcome and encouraged to share their thoughts, perspectives and opinions, thereby providing valuable insights into the differences experienced globally.

Emily Matthews

University of Manchester, UK

As a co-chair of the ECR SSC within the IGAC project, Emily’s motivation springs from a profound commitment to nurturing collaboration and empowerment among emerging scientists in atmospheric chemistry. Having personally experienced the inclusive and supportive ‘IGAC Family,’ she is eager to extend these opportunities to fellow ECRs. Her vision is for the committee to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration, thereby advancing our collective understanding of global atmospheric chemistry processes and driving the development of sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.