Jimin Yu

Jimin Yu is a Professor at the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) at the Australian National University (ANU). He holds tenured positions, including ARC Future Fellow (2015–2019), and has expertise in paleoclimatology, oceanography, and geochemistry. His research focuses on the global carbon cycle, ocean circulation changes, and the development of geochemical proxies to understand past climate systems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Paleoclimatology (2006), University of Cambridge
• M.Sc. in Mineralogy and Petrology (2002), Nanjing University
• B.Sc. in Geology (1999), Nanjing University

Research Interests: Jimin Yu's work explores interactions between the atmosphere, oceans, and land biosphere through trace element and isotopic analyses. Key areas include:

• Carbonate system dynamics in deep-sea environments
• Development of proxies for seawater pH and carbonate ion saturation
• Reconstruction of past ocean circulation patterns using multi-proxy approaches

Recent Research Trends: His publications highlight studies on Southern Ocean CO₂ release, Pacific deep-water circulation, and the role of meltwater in North Atlantic climate variability. These projects often integrate field data with numerical models to address unresolved mechanisms in Earth's climate system.

Awards & Grants:

• ARC Discovery Project (DP140101393), 2014–2017
• ARC Future Fellowship (FT140100993), 2015–2019

Teaching & Supervision: Course convener for Palaeoclimatology and Climate Change (EMSC3027/6027). Supervises Ph.D. students in carbon cycle dynamics and paleoceanography, with current funding opportunities for motivated candidates.

Labs & Facilities: Utilizes cutting-edge instrumentation like Neptune MC-ICP-MS and prepFAST MC systems for trace element analysis, supporting high-precision geochemical studies.