Funded Researchers
César Terrer is a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT. An expert in climate and carbon-cycle science, his research focuses on understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems. Professor Terrer has authored numerous high-impact publications, including articles in Nature and Science. He has also served as an advisor for large corporate entities on natural climate solutions. His work is recognized for its significant contributions to both scientific understanding and practical climate solutions.
J-WAFS-funded projects
- The role of livestock in climate change: Holistic greenhouse gas assessments and implications for human diets
- High-resolution plant water stress monitoring
News
- J-WAFS awards 2024 Animal Ag Grant
- J-WAFS PI receives NSF CAREER Award for climate mitigation research
- J-WAFS PI outlines livestock grazing's mixed effects on climate change
- J-WAFS PI César Terrer discusses how plants act as a crucial carbon sink amidst climate challenges
- J-WAFS PI discusses how croplands can help mitigate climate change
- J-WAFS researchers are using remote sensing observations to build high-resolution systems to monitor drought
- MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium announces inaugural MCSC seed award recipients
- J-WAFS announces 2022 seed grant recipients