Kerry Emanuel is an American atmospheric scientist and professor of meteorology at MIT, known for his work on hurricane dynamics and climate change. He gained attention for proposing the concept of the "hypercane," a theoretical super-hurricane driven by extreme ocean warming. His research suggests global warming may increase storm intensity but reduce their frequency. Emanuel co-founded the MIT Lorenz Center to advance climate science. A vocal advocate for climate action, he has also supported the role of nuclear energy in reducing carbon emissions. In 2006, Time named him one of the world’s 100 most influential people. He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, and a Foreign Member of the Kerry Emanuel is an American atmospheric scientist and professor of meteorology at MIT, known for his work on hurricane dynamics and climate change. He gained attention for proposing the concept of the "hypercane," a theoretical super-hurricane driven by extreme ocean warming. His research suggests global warming may increase storm intensity but reduce their frequency. Emanuel co-founded the MIT Lorenz Center to advance climate science. A vocal advocate for climate action, he has also supported the role of nuclear energy in reducing carbon emissions. In 2006, Time named him one of the world’s 100 most influential people. He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, the American Philosophical Society, and a Foreign Member of the Royal Society....more