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Jean Jouzel

French climatologist and glaciologist

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Jean Jouzel is a French glaciologist and climatologist. He has mainly worked on the reconstruction of past climate derived from the study of the Antarctic and Greenland ice.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Janzé wd
Citizenship
France wd
Occupation
climatologist, glaciologist, research fellow, university teacher, paleoclimatologist, researcher wd
Education
École supérieure de chimie physique électronique de Lyon, University of Paris-Sud, Lycée Chateaubriand wd

Positions held wd

  • president (2018–2019)
  • member of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council (since 2010)
  • president (2009–2013)
  • vice president (2002–2015)
  • director (2000–2008)

Awards wd

  • Commander of the Legion of Honour (2018)
  • CNRS Gold medal (2002)
  • Commander of the National Order of Merit (2015)
  • Vetlesen Prize (2013)
  • Lysenko Prize (2010)
  • Descartes-Huygens Prize (2008)
  • Roger Revelle Medal (2003)
  • Milutin Milankovic Medal (1997)
  • prix du livre Science pour tous (2017)

Questions

When was Jean Jouzel born?
Jean Jouzel was born on 5 March 1947 in Janzé.
What positions has Jean Jouzel held?
Positions held by Jean Jouzel include: president (2018–2019); member of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council (since 2010); president (2009–2013); vice president (2002–2015); director (2000–2008).
Where did Jean Jouzel study?
Jean Jouzel was educated at École supérieure de chimie physique électronique de Lyon, University of Paris-Sud, Lycée Chateaubriand.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Jean Jouzel · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q350873 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Jean Jouzel 2019.jpg by G.Garitan (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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