Honorary doctor at the Faculty of Science, Robert Charlson, has passed away

Robert “Bob” Charlson from Seattle, honorary doctor at Stockholm University (1993), has passed away at 84 years of age. He was a world leading scientist within atmospheric aerosol science who has greatly affected the research primarily at the Department of Meteorology (MISU) and at ITM/ACES. He held King Carl XVI Gustaf’s professorship in environmental science at the Swedish Research Council during the academic year 1999-2000, with placement at SU.

Robert Charlson and King Carl XVI Gustaf. Photo: Yngve Fransson
Robert Charlson and King Carl XVI Gustaf. Photo: Yngve Fransson.

Read more about Bob Charlson's work  (in Swedish).