Karen Wiltshire

Karen Wiltshire is Professor of Climate Science at Trinity College Dublin, where she holds the E3 CRH Chair of Climate Science. A leading expert in climate and coastal sciences, she focuses on marine socio-ecosystems and is widely recognised across Ireland, Germany and Europe.  

She plays an active role in the Climate + Co-Centre, contributing interdisciplinary research and collaboration that connect climate science with society, policy and innovation. Known for building large, diverse teams, Wiltshire champions system-level approaches and education-led capacity building.  

Her career includes senior leadership at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Max Planck Institute and the University of St Andrews. In 2025, she was elected a Professorial Fellow of Trinity College Dublin and awarded the A.G. Huntsman Medal for her innovative, interdisciplinary contributions to global marine science. 

Hear from Karen in our Green Careers series, where Climate + Co-Centre researchers share their work and career paths.