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Pai-Yei Whung, Ph.D.
As the Chief Scientist, Dr. Whung provides program management and technical support to the EPA Science Advisor both independently and by leading the OSA staff. The Chief Scientist reports to the EPA Science Advisor and shares fully with the Science Advisor in planning, policy development and implementation, oversight, and direction of all cross-Agency scientific efforts.
Dr. Whung is an experienced researcher, a successful leader of scientific research programs, and excels in the development of science-based environmental policies and programs, strategic planning, and management of large research offices and staffs in both national and international arenas.
Dr. Whung has a doctoral degree in climate change and marine and atmospheric chemistry, and a Masters degree in oceanography. She has fifteen years of field research experience, and eight years of program and office leadership, in air quality, water quality, weather, sustainable ecosystems, climate change and agricultural research. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at many professional meetings. Prior to joining EPA, Dr. Whung worked in the Agricultural Research Service at UDSA. Prior to that, she served at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including a detail to the World Meteorological Organization.
She has successfully worked with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Office of Science and Technology (OSTP), and Congress on scientific initiatives. In addition, she has led the development of several policy documents with multiple federal and state agencies, governors associations and universities; notably the National Science and Technology Council Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction strategic action plan for implementation of a National Integrated Drought Information System.
Dr. Whung’s experiences with EPA includes conducting research in Tampa Bay and Chesapeake Bay, developing analytical techniques with EPA scientists, and initiating interagency science programs, notably the Air Quality Forecasting Program between EPA and NOAA.