Dr. Jonathan H. Jiang is a renowned scientist with over three decades of experience advancing research in satellite remote sensing, space science, astrophysics, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. He has led numerous high-impact projects that have shaped global understanding of atmospheric processes, climate dynamics, and our place in the cosmos. With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Jiang remains at the forefront of his fields.

He spearheaded the “A Beacon in the Galaxy” project, a modern update to the historic Arecibo Message, and is actively leading efforts to revise the Voyager Golden Records—crafting a new, enduring message from humanity to the universe. His global leadership is further reflected in his role as president of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Global Environmental Change section and as editor-in-chief of AGU’s Earth and Space Science Open Archive.

Dr. Jiang has received numerous prestigious honors throughout his career, including the AMS Scientific and Technological Activities Commission Outstanding Service Award (2024), The Banner I. Miller Award (2023), inclusion in the Reuters list of the World’s Top Climate Scientists (2020), and the Ed Stone Award for Outstanding Research Paper (2019). He is also a recipient of multiple NASA medals and is a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society, as well as a member of the National Academies’ Committee on Human Exploration of Mars.