Jordan Wostbrock

Jordan Wostbrock is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Yale University, specializing in stable isotope geochemistry. His research bridges marine and terrestrial paleoclimate reconstruction, focusing on triple oxygen isotope analysis to study interactions between land, ocean, and atmosphere across geological timescales. He employs innovative techniques to address diagenetic overprints in carbonate, silicate, and phosphate archives, enhancing the reliability of paleoenvironmental proxies.

• University: Yale University
• Department: Earth & Planetary Sciences
• Email: jordan.wostbrock@yale.edu

Research Interests: Jordan’s work centers on paleoclimate reconstruction, with projects spanning the Late Cretaceous Western Interior Seaway, Phanerozoic chert and fossilized wood, and the Shuram carbon isotope excursion. His themes include marine and terrestrial climate proxies, diagenesis, and fluid-rock interactions. Recent studies apply triple oxygen isotopes to understand biodiversity responses to marine heatwaves and hydrological changes in continental settings.

Scientific Trends: Analysis of triple oxygen isotope fractionation in carbonates, silicates, and phosphates dominates his publications, alongside methodological advancements in TILDAS instrumentation and geochemical modeling for paleoenvironmental applications.

Contact: Mailing address: PO Box 208109, New Haven CT 06520-8109; Street address: 210 Whitney Ave., New Haven CT 06511.