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Michael J Prather

Professor Emeritus of Earth System Science

UCI Distinguished Professor of Earth System Science

Earth System Science

mprather@uci.edu

(949) 824-5838, 2997

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Prather studies what makes the climate tick the way it does by, among other things, making models of how different gases move about the atmosphere.

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The Arctic’s greening, but it won’t save us

The Arctic is getting greener as the climate warms — but it’s not greening fast enough to absorb very much carbon dioxide, Boston University and UC Irvine scientists find.

Apr 29, 2021

Can something the size of a few washing machines find the biggest thing in the universe?

UCI physicists have designed and built a new particle detector called FASER that could lift the veil on one of the universe’s most enduring mysteries.

Dec 7, 2020

UCI scientists decrypt key HIV transmission pathways

Understanding how HIV propagates in the body could help with the development of new treatments for the disease it causes — AIDS.

Apr 8, 2021

Press Releases

Smarter flight decisions can cool the planet, UC Irvine study shows

Reducing plane contrails, emissions can mitigate climate impact without undue sacrifice.

Jul 2, 2025

UC Irvine atmospheric chemist receives NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal

Donald Blake honored for role in field campaigns and student research program.

Jul 1, 2025

Lotions, perfumes curb potentially harmful effects of human oxidation field, study finds

UC Irvine scientist supported research by creating state-of-the-art chemical model.

May 21, 2025

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