John Birks

John Birks has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. John began their career as a Research Assistant at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where they worked in the field of Nuclear Medicine and Hematology. John then moved on to become an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before joining the University of Colorado at Boulder as a Professor of Chemistry and Fellow of CIRES.

During their time at the University of Colorado, Birks conducted research on the chemistry of the atmosphere and made significant contributions to our understanding of stratospheric ozone depletion. John also co-developed the "nuclear winter" theory with Paul Crutzen, a Nobel Prize winner, from Germany.

In 2001, Birks co-founded InDevR, Inc., where they served as the Executive Vice President. InDevR is a technology company focused on advancing life science research and diagnostic tools.

In 2002, they transitioned to 2B Technologies, initially serving as the President for nearly 18 years before becoming the Chief Scientist in 2020.

Birks has also been involved in the GO3 Foundation, where they served as the Director and Chair. The GO3 Foundation supports the Global Ozone Project, a worldwide initiative where students measure ozone levels and contribute to a global ozone database.

Overall, John Birks brings a wealth of experience in scientific research, leadership, and entrepreneurship to their various roles throughout their career.

John Birks completed their education in a chronological order. John began their academic journey at the University of Arkansas from 1964 to 1968, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Afterward, they pursued further studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where they enrolled in the M.S. program in Physical Chemistry from 1968 to 1970. Birks then continued their education at Berkeley, completing their Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from 1972 to 1974.