Hannah Palmer

Hannah Palmer is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on oceans and climate science, integrating biogeochemistry, paleoclimatology, and policy to address environmental change impacts. She holds a Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Science from UC Davis and was a UC Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Merced. Dr. Palmer's work bridges science and policy through roles such as AAAS/GSA-USGS Congressional Science Fellow, Presidential GOLD Fellow, and AGU Thriving Earth Exchange Fellow.

Her research interests span biogeochemical responses to climate change, Holocene climate reconstructions, and wildfire impacts on ecosystems. She specializes in marine sediment records, stable isotope analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Notable projects include coastal ocean change studies, wildfire soil biogeochemistry, and policy-driven ocean monitoring frameworks.

Dr. Palmer has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing Holocene climate dynamics, ocean stressors, and policy applications. Her scientific awards reflect her contributions to both academic and applied science. She advocates for science-informed decision-making and has mentored students in virtual and field-based internships.