Peter Huybers

I grew up in Southern California before heading to West Point, where I met Downing. After being stationed in Germany and Bosnia, I left active duty and joined Downing in New Orleans, where I taught AP Physics at Isidore Newman High School.

Eager to focus on physics at relatable length scales, I pursued graduate studies in Climate Physics and Chemistry at MIT and then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. In 2006, I joined the first cohort of Harvard University Environmental Fellows and became a member of the faculty the following year.

From 2013 to 2014, I had the opportunity to serve as a senior climate advisor in the Obama White House. Since then, much of my work has turned toward the societal implications of climate change, with a particular focus on how it affects food security. If you’re ever interested in talking about any of these topics, I’d love to chat.

Like the rest of my family, I enjoy spending time outdoors. Please feel free to ask us about hiking in the White Mountains, mountain biking in the Middlesex Fells, or cross-country skiing at Weston. We are thrilled to be joining the Kirkland community!