Dr. Daniel “Dan” Kammen is an internationally recognized energy scientist, educator, and contributor to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore. His work tackles a question that affects everyone: How can we power our world while protecting the planet and ensuring communities have access to reliable, affordable energy?
Dan is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Energy and Climate Justice at Johns Hopkins University, which he joined in 2025 after a distinguished career at the University of California, Berkeley. He connects science, engineering, and public policy to develop cleaner energy solutions and explore how those solutions can benefit people around the world.
His research spans renewable energy, battery storage, cleaner transportation, and expanding electricity access. His projects include helping rural communities develop local electricity networks and studying how reliable power can support health facilities across Africa. These efforts show how scientific discoveries can become practical tools for improving lives.
Beyond research, Dan has helped guide international energy decisions. He served as a U.S. Science Envoy, advised the U.S. Agency for International Development, and was the World Bank’s first Chief Technical Specialist for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency. As a contributing and coordinating lead author on IPCC reports, he has helped explain climate science and potential solutions to decision-makers worldwide.
Dan studied physics at Cornell University and Harvard University, has published more than 500 scientific papers, and was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in 2025. For students interested in science, technology, the environment, or public service, his career demonstrates how curiosity and collaboration can help address global challenges—and create a healthier future.
Website: Dan Kammen’s Research Laboratory
