Personal introduction

Sir David King is a distinguished British chemist and expert on climate change. He is renowned both in the UK and internationally for his contributions to science, education, and policy. Professor King graduated from Cambridge University and has taught at the University of East Anglia and the University of Liverpool. He served as the Head of the Department of Chemistry at Cambridge and was the Master of Downing College from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, from 2000 to 2007, he served as the UK government's Chief Scientific Advisor, during which he strongly promoted policies on climate change. He also served as the founding director of the School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford.

Research Overview

Sir David King's research primarily focuses on the intersection of climate change science and policy. He has conducted in-depth studies on the impacts of global warming, response strategies, and related technological advancements. Professor King has published numerous papers covering the scientific fundamentals of climate change, policy formulation, and the development of technological solutions. He also co-authored the book "The Hot Topic," which aims to enhance public awareness of climate change.

Research Projects

Professor King has led research projects encompassing various aspects, including international negotiations on climate change, the promotion of renewable energy technologies, and the development of carbon capture and storage technologies. He has driven the establishment of the "Mission Innovation" cooperation project, an international initiative aimed at accelerating global clean energy innovation. He has also chaired multiple international conferences and seminars related to environmental policy and technological development.

Current Research

Global Climate Crisis Response Strategy: Focuses on formulating and promoting international agreements to address global climate change.

Carbon Emission Reduction Technologies: Develops and optimizes technologies to reduce carbon emissions in the industrial and energy sectors.