Donald R. Blake
Donald R. Blake (born December 19, 1952, in Orange, California) is an American atmospheric chemist and Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine.[1][2][3]
He is known for his work in the measurement and analysis of trace gases in the Earth’s atmosphere[4], particularly those that contribute to air pollution, ozone depletion, and climate change.[5] His research has informed international environmental policy and contributed to the scientific understanding of atmospheric composition and greenhouse gas trends.[6]
Early Life and Education
Blake was born in Orange, California on December 19, 1952. [7]He served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1974 before beginning his academic career. Blake earned his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 1978, followed by both an M.S. (1980) and a Ph.D. in Chemistry (1984) from the University of California, Irvine.[8]
Academic career
Blake joined the Department of Chemistry at UCI initially as a research assistant in 1978, progressing through roles including postdoctoral research and specialist positions, and later becoming a Research Chemist and Associate Research Chemist.[9] He was appointed a Professor of Chemistry in 1998 and was later named Distinguished Professor.[8] His lab often referred to as the Rowland-Blake Group specializes in the measurement of trace atmospheric gases, deploying both ground-based and airborne sampling systems around the world.[10]
References
- ^ "Donald Blake". aaas.org. Archived from the original on December 5, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- ^ "Distinguished Professors". uci.edu. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
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- ^ "UC Irvine atmospheric chemist receives NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal – UC Irvine News". news.uci.edu. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ "Chem 1B. Lec 06. General Chemistry (Winter 2013): Thermodynamics - First Law, Part 2". ocw.uci.edu. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ Blake, Donald E. (2001). "Contextual Effects on Environmental Attitudes and Behavior". Environment and Behavior. 33 (5): 708–725. doi:10.1177/00139160121973205. ISSN 0013-9165.
- ^ "Prof. Donald R. Blake | AirUCI". airuci.uci.edu. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ a b "2021 Donald R. Blake, UCI – SCALACS". Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ "Professor Donald R. Blake ranked as 20th Top Ranked Scientist in Environmental Science by Research.com | UCI Department of Chemistry". www.chem.uci.edu. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ "RISUD Distinguished Lecture on VOCs in the Urban Atmosphere: Impacts on Air Quality and Climate Change | Events | News and Events". Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development. Retrieved February 18, 2026.