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Danielle ToumaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Climate Variability
• Climate Change
• Extreme Climate Events
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Danielle Touma is a Research Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, affiliated with the Institute for Geophysics within the Jackson School of Geosciences. She holds an office at ROC and can be reached at danielle.touma@utexas.edu . Her research focuses on climate variability, extreme climate events, hydroclimatology, and natural hazards. She is based at 2305 Speedway Stop C1160, Austin, TX 78712-1692, and can be contacted at (512) 471-6048. Research Interests : Dr. Touma’s work examines the interplay between climate change and extreme weather phenomena, including wildfire risk amplification, hydroclimatic volatility, and the impacts of vegetation dynamics on precipitation regimes. She also explores attribution methods for linking extreme events to anthropogenic climate drivers, with a focus on nonstationary climate systems and multi-dimensional risk assessment. Key Contributions : Her research has highlighted the growing frequency of extreme rainfall events and their compounding effects on post-wildfire landscapes, as well as the role of stratospheric aerosol injection in fire weather mitigation. She has also contributed to understanding tropical cyclone precipitation patterns and the regional impacts of greenhouse gas emissions. Affiliations and Labs : As part of the Institute for Geophysics, she collaborates on projects addressing climate variability and natural hazards, leveraging advanced modeling and observational data to inform environmental policy and disaster preparedness.

Philip Van BeynenView profile

Professor

• Human-Environment Interaction
• Climate Change
• Karst Environments
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Philip Van Beynen is a Professor and Associate Chair of the Geography/Environmental Science and Policy Program at the University of South Florida's School of Geosciences, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from McMaster University (1994–1998), and earlier degrees from the University of Auckland. His research focuses on human-environment interactions, climate change, karst systems, and environmental sustainability. He has conducted studies in North America, the Caribbean, and New Zealand, emphasizing paleotempestology, groundwater vulnerability, and sustainable management of small island states. Education: Ph.D. in Geography, McMaster University, 1994–1998 Master of Arts (Geography, First Class Honours), University of Auckland, 1992–1994 Bachelor of Arts (Geography), University of Auckland, 1989–1991 Research Interests: Climate change impacts on karst ecosystems Environmental indices for human disturbance assessment Paleoclimatic reconstructions using speleothems and cave sediments Contaminant fate in karst aquifers Sustainable development strategies for small island nations Recent Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes climate adaptation strategies for island nations, karst groundwater vulnerability modeling, and paleoenvironmental records of hurricanes and precipitation patterns. Methodologically, he combines GIS analysis, speleothem isotope studies, and sedimentary proxy data. Awards: None explicitly listed in provided materials. Advising & Grants: Advised/co-advised multiple graduate students (e.g., A. Pathak, J. Polk) and led projects funded by NSF and other agencies. Active in curriculum development as former Graduate Director (2021–2023). Labs/Teams: Leads research on karst hydrology and climate change impacts at USF’s School of Geosciences. Collaborates internationally on projects in Mexico, Belize, and the Bahamas.

Samuel MuñozView profile

Associate Professor

• Coupled Human-natural Systems
• Natural Hazards and Hydroclimatic Extremes
• Paleoclimatology and Climate Change
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Samuel Muñoz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences at Northeastern University's College of Science, with an affiliation to the College of Engineering. His research focuses on understanding hydrological extremes, climate variability, and their impacts on landscapes and societies. He examines how climate change, urbanization, and land use influence flood risk and environmental systems. Muñoz leads the Earth Surface Systems Lab, which investigates hydroclimatic variability and its connections to natural and built environments, particularly through sedimentary records and interdisciplinary modeling. His work integrates paleoflood reconstructions, instrumental data, and computational models to address flood risk, river dynamics, and climate-driven environmental changes. Notable projects include studies on the Mississippi River Basin’s hydrology, paleohurricane impacts, and microplastic accumulation in floodplains. Muñoz collaborates with stakeholders to improve coastal resilience and flood management strategies. His lab is located at the Marine Science Center in Nahant, MA. Recent research highlights include analyses of hydroclimate whiplash in the Mississippi Basin, decadal-scale North American monsoon variability, and the role of land-use changes in modifying flood intensity. Media engagements reflect his expertise in climate-related disasters, such as Hurricane Helene’s impacts and La Niña’s winter effects.

Valerie TrouetView profile

Associate Professor

• Dendrochronology
• Paleoclimatology
• Atmospheric Circulation Patterns
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Valerie Trouet is a Joint Associate Professor in Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences and an Associate Professor in the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research at the University of Arizona. Her research focuses on dendrochronology, paleoclimatology, and the influence of atmospheric circulation patterns on ecosystems and human systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Bioscience Engineering from KU Leuven, Belgium. Her expertise bridges climate science and ecology, with emphasis on reconstructing historical climate conditions using tree rings. Key research areas include jet stream dynamics, hydroclimate variability, and the impacts of climate extremes on ecosystems and societies. She has contributed significantly to understanding long-term climate patterns affecting California, Europe, and Asia through interdisciplinary studies combining tree-ring data with meteorological records. Dr. Trouet's work reveals critical insights into climate change mechanisms, such as how atmospheric circulation shifts drive droughts, wildfires, and societal challenges. Her recent studies highlight unprecedented climatic variability in modern times compared to historical baselines. She actively collaborates internationally on projects involving tree-ring networks, climate proxies, and cutting-edge imaging techniques for large-scale densitometry analyses. Her research outcomes inform climate policies and resource management strategies, particularly in water-scarce regions. She maintains a strong presence in both academic publishing and public science communication, illustrating the profound historical narratives encoded in tree rings.

• Climate Sciences
• Earth System Sciences
• Asian Monsoon Systems
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Dr. Yi Wang is a Reader in Climate Sciences within the Department of Geography at the School of Global Studies, University of Sussex. He also holds a Visiting Professor position at the Department of Earth System Science of Tsinghua University since 2019. With nearly 30 years of experience in climate and Earth system sciences, Dr. Wang has established himself as a leading researcher in monsoon dynamics, climate modeling, and hydrological systems. PhD from McGill University (Montreal, Canada) Postdoctoral fellow at Centre for Climatic Research, University of Wisconsin-Madison Research experience at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Visiting scientist at National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Dr. Wang's research spans a wide range of climate science topics with particular expertise in Asian and African monsoon systems, land-atmosphere interactions, and climate modeling. His work combines paleoclimate reconstruction with modern observational data to understand long-term climate patterns and their societal impacts. He has published extensively in high-impact journals including Nature Scientific Reports, Climate Dynamics, and Journal of Climate, with particular focus on abrupt climate changes and their historical implications. His recent publications demonstrate consistent research productivity across multiple climate science domains. The articles reveal a strong focus on monsoon dynamics across different time scales (from seasonal to millennial), with particular attention to East Asian and Sahelian climate systems. There's a clear methodological pattern combining observational data, paleoclimate proxies, and climate modeling to address questions about climate variability, extremes, and human-environment interactions. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Editorial Board member for Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences Committee member of International CLIVAR/PAGES Working Group Dr. Wang actively supervises PhD students and has secured multiple research grants including the NERC, ESRC, and The Newton Fund funded 'Thai Coast' project. His research collaborations span multiple countries including USA, China, and Nigeria. He is affiliated with several research centers at Sussex including the Sussex Centre for Coastal Research, Sussex Centre for World Environmental History, and Sussex Asia Centre.

• Historical Climatology
• Climate Dynamics
• Atmospheric Circulation Reconstruction
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Brönnimann serves as a Professor and Unit Leader of Climatology at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern. His extensive research portfolio spans historical climatology, climate dynamics, and atmospheric circulation reconstruction, with particular focus on the past 400 years. He plays a leadership role in major international climate initiatives including the IPCC assessment reports and various climate reanalysis projects. Brönnimann's research centers on reconstructing historical weather and climate patterns through the innovative combination of early instrumental data, proxy records, and climate models. His work examines large-scale climate variability, interannual-to-decadal atmospheric circulation patterns, volcanic eruption effects on climate, and climate-society interactions. His methodologies often involve transforming historical documents into usable climate datasets and applying advanced machine learning techniques to weather reconstruction challenges. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on European climate patterns, hydroclimate extremes, and the development of novel datasets and tools for climate research across high-impact journals in climate science, paleoclimatology, and climate informatics. Notable scientific achievements include: Lead author for Chapter 2 of the IPCC Working Group I 5th Assessment Report President of the Commission 'Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics' (ACP) of sc.nat Editorial leadership for multiple prestigious journals including Meteorologische Zeitschrift, Climate of the Past, and Geographica Bernensia Leadership roles at the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research Active participation in international initiatives like the Twentieth Century Reanalysis Project and Atmospheric Circulation Reconstructions over the Earth (ACRE) Brönnimann has secured substantial funding through numerous national and international projects including SNF, NCCR Climate, EU FP-7, HORIZON2020, COST, and ERAnet.RUS. He has organized multiple international workshops on weather and climate extremes, atmospheric circulation variability, and historical climate events like the Tambora eruption. His work connects closely with the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Bern, where he leads Work Package 2 and serves on the Steering Group, demonstrating his significant institutional leadership within Bern's climate research community.

Auroop Ratan GangulyView profile

Professor

• Climate Extremes
• Water Sustainability
• Infrastructure Resilience
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Auroop Ratan Ganguly is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University's College of Engineering , with affiliate appointments in the Khoury College of Computer Science and School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. He serves as Director of the Sustainability and Data Sciences (SDS) Laboratory and Co-Director of the Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern, while holding a joint appointment as Chief Scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, MIT (2002) MS in Civil Engineering, University of Toledo (1997) B.Tech (Hons.) in Civil Engineering, IIT Kharagpur (1993) His research bridges Climate Extremes & Water Sustainability with Infrastructure Resilience and Hybrid Physics-AI Systems . Key contributions include novel methods for climate extremes under global warming, network science applications to infrastructure resilience, and physics-integrated machine learning for weather and hydrology. His work has been cited in UN and US National Climate Assessments, with media coverage in New York Times , Nature , and AGU publications. Recent articles focus on AI for Climate Risk (2025), Nonlinear Dynamics (2025), and Carbon Cycle Extremes (2025). His lab develops Explainable AI tools for climate adaptation and environmental justice. Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers Distinguished Member, ACM (2023) Outstanding Mentoring Awards, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Best Paper Awards, SIAM Data Mining (2011) and IEEE (2017) As an advisor, he has mentored PhD students like Evan Kodra and Kate Duffy , who co-founded climate startups including risQ (acquired by ICE/NYSE) and Zeus AI . His leadership roles include co-chairing NCAR's Societal Dimensions Working Group and serving on the editorial boards of Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Water .

Muhammad Adnan AbidView profile

Researcher

• Climate Dynamics
• Climate Predictability
• Earth System Modeling
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Muhammad Adnan Abid is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the University of Oxford’s Department of Physics, specializing in Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Planetary Physics. His primary affiliation is with the Predictability of Weather and Climate research group. He holds a Researcher academic rank and is based at the Robert Hooke Building, Oxford. His research focuses on climate variability and predictability across sub-seasonal to decadal timescales, emphasizing inter-basin interactions and teleconnections between tropical oceans and extratropical regions. Key areas include ENSO teleconnections to Europe via the Indian Ocean, Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) dynamics, and the role of inter-basin linkages in climate predictability. He utilizes intermediate-complexity models like SPEEDY-NEMO to study climate modes and their predictability. Abid is involved in the ASPECT project , which aims to integrate seasonal-to-decadal forecasts with climate projections for decision-making, particularly in European climate adaptation. He has contributed to projects like ITHACA and maintains strong ties to WCRP lighthouse activities. His work bridges climate modeling, predictability analysis, and interdisciplinary applications, with publications in journals such as Climate Dynamics , npj Climate and Atmospheric Science , and Nature Communications . His research highlights include decadal-scale Antarctic sea ice predictions and the development of climate information systems for extreme weather forecasting. Abid collaborates extensively with institutions globally and is a member of the Earth System Modeling and Climate Predictability communities. His contributions emphasize improving climate prediction accuracy for societal resilience against extreme weather and climate shifts.

Himadri SainiView profile

Research Fellow

• Climate Science
• Paleoclimatology
• Ocean Biogeochemistry
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Himadri Saini is a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne and a member of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the 21st Century Weather . Her research focuses on climate science , paleoclimatology , and ocean biogeochemistry . Education: PhD in Climate Science (2023), University of New South Wales Postdoctoral Research: University of New South Wales (AMOC slowdown impacts on Australian climate) Current Work: Tropical climate variability, weather-climate interactions, and future climate risks Her research combines Earth system models , paleoclimate data , and modern observations to analyze climate dynamics, with a focus on tropical Australia. She has published extensively on topics such as AMOC slowdown , ocean iron fertilisation , and climate-driven hydrological changes . Her recent publications (2020–2025) span paleoclimatology , ocean biogeochemistry , climate modeling , and air quality policy . Key themes include the global carbon cycle , ocean circulation-climate feedbacks , and mitigation strategies for environmental health . Currently, she investigates tropical climate variability and weather-climate interactions in Australia using advanced model simulations and observational datasets.

• Climate Science
• Environmental Science
• Atmospheric Science
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Summary Dr. Gonzalo Miguez Macho is a Professor at the Department of Particle Physics, Faculty of Physics, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. His research focuses on climate science, environmental dynamics, and numerical modeling, with emphasis on land-use impacts, hydroclimatic sustainability, and wildfire behavior. He leads the GFNL Nonlinear Physics Group and is affiliated with the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Environmental Technologies (CRETUS). Education: Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences (not explicitly stated, inferred from research focus). Research Interests: Dr. Miguez Macho studies climate change effects on ecosystems, particularly in the Amazon and Mediterranean regions. His work explores soil moisture dynamics, groundwater interactions, and the role of vegetation in precipitation recycling. He also investigates extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and wildfires, and their links to anthropogenic climate change. Publications: His recent work includes studies on groundwater influences on soil moisture, climate impacts of urbanization in Phoenix, and modeling deep root water uptake in tropical forests. Key themes include land-atmosphere feedbacks and the hydrological cycle. Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text. Grants/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like NCAR and USGS on projects such as CONUS404 datasets and wildfire modeling. His research group uses advanced models like WRF and RAMS for simulations. Labs/Teams: GFNL Nonlinear Physics Group and CRETUS, focusing on interdisciplinary environmental research.

• Ecohydrology
• Hydrometeorology
• Groundwater Research
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Associate Professor Huade Guan is an academic at Flinders University, affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering and the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training. He holds the rank of Associate Professor in Hydrology and leads the EcoH 2 Ome Research Group, focusing on ecohydrology, hydrometeorology, and urban climate dynamics. His research integrates field experiments, remote sensing, and mathematical modeling to address water resource challenges linked to climate change and environmental sustainability. Education: Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Science (Hydrology), New Mexico Tech (2005); M. Sci. in Geological Science (Groundwater), UT El Paso (2001); B. Sci. in Geochemistry, Peking University (1990). Roles: Chief Investigator at National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training; Degree Coordinator for Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science); Undergraduate/Postgraduate Teaching (ENVS2761, ENVS3731, ENVS8771). Research Interests: Terrestrial ecohydrology, hydrometeorology, mountain block hydrology, urban heat island mitigation, and applications of remote sensing/environmental tracers. Key projects include urban water management, groundwater-vegetation-atmosphere interactions, and carbon sequestration through ecological restoration. Recent grants include studies on urban flood mitigation, groundwater-dependent vegetation, and sustainable water management in Adelaide. He has supervised over 20 PhD students and maintains international collaborations through visiting scholars. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of Journal of Hydrology (2015–present) and Frontiers in Climate, Ecology, and People (2021–present). Active in journal peer review across hydrology, ecohydrology, and climate sciences. Labs/Teams: Director of the Ecohydrology Research Laboratory; collaborates with global partners on interdisciplinary projects.

Richard AnyahView profile

Associate Professor

• Coupled regional climate-hydrologic modeling
• Groundwater reservoir dynamics
• Water table influences on regional climates
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Dr. Richard Anyah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment at the University of Connecticut, where he has served since 2008 (as Assistant Professor from 2008-2014 and Associate Professor since 2014). His research focuses on coupled climate-hydrologic systems, with particular emphasis on sub-Saharan Africa and the Greater Horn of Africa regions. Dr. Anyah's educational background includes: PhD in Atmospheric Science from North Carolina State University (2005) MS in Atmospheric Science from University of Nairobi/North Carolina State University (2001) BS in Meteorology from University of Nairobi (1997) Dr. Anyah's research interests span multiple dimensions of climate science and hydrology. His primary focus is on coupled regional climate-hydrologic modeling and analysis, with special attention to groundwater reservoirs and water table dynamics in regional climates, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. His work explores regional hydroclimate dynamics, variability and extremes and their impacts on water resources, agriculture and food systems. He also investigates regional climate change impacts and vulnerability assessments as well as climate-human-ecosystems interactions . His research has significant policy implications for climate-resilient infrastructure and livelihoods in vulnerable regions. Dr. Anyah's publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding climate dynamics in Africa and other regions. His most recent work focuses on climate projections for the Greater Horn of Africa under different global warming scenarios, hydro-climatic extremes in the Congo Basin, and the role of groundwater in regional climate systems. His research spans multiple disciplines including atmospheric science, hydrology, climate modeling, and environmental policy, with particular emphasis on applying scientific findings to real-world challenges in water resource management and climate adaptation. Dr. Anyah has been actively involved in significant research projects including: Integrating hydro-climate science into policy decision making for climate resilient infrastructure and livelihoods (East Africa-HyCRISTAL Consortium) Investigating the role of coupled climate-hydrology-land use connections in sub-Saharan Africa Examining water table dynamics in modeling regional climate variability Studying climate extremes and variability in the Northeastern United States Modeling climate variability and change of the Greater Horn of Africa UCAR Africa Initiative on NWP Demonstration to investigate impacts of weather extremes on meningitis outbreak Throughout his career, Dr. Anyah has presented his research at numerous international forums and workshops, particularly those focused on African climate systems. His work has strong connections to policy applications and decision-making processes in climate-vulnerable regions.

• Paleoclimatology
• Climate Modeling
• Hydrology
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William Rush is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Studies and Sciences Department at Santa Clara University, where he conducts research in paleoclimatology and climate modeling. His work focuses on understanding past climate dynamics through Earth system simulations and geological data analysis, with particular emphasis on extreme climate events and their hydrological implications. Dr. Rush's primary research interests include paleoclimate modeling of atmospheric rivers, hydrologic cycle responses during hyperthermal events like the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), and regional climate change impacts. He integrates high-resolution climate model outputs with sedimentological and geochemical records to reconstruct past climate states, examining mechanisms of extreme precipitation, coastal hydroclimate shifts, and long-term climate transitions across geological boundaries. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on PETM and Last Glacial Maximum simulations using models like CESM2. Key trends include atmospheric river behavior under altered climate states, model-data comparisons for paleoclimate validation, and applications of paleoclimate insights to contemporary flood risk assessment. His work demonstrates strong integration of cyclostratigraphy, astrochronology, and regional hydrologic modeling to address fundamental questions about climate sensitivity during past warming events.

Fredrik Charpentier LjungqvistView profile

Professor

• Climate History
• Paleoclimatology
• Historical Geography
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Fredrik Charpentier Ljungqvist is a Professor of History, especially Historical Geography, at Stockholm University , with a concurrent Associate Professorship in Physical Geography at the same institution. His research bridges climate science and historical analysis through interdisciplinary environmental and climate history studies, focusing on Europe and global regions. He has actively contributed to climate history understanding via dendrochronological methods, paleoclimatic reconstructions, and societal-climate interaction analyses. Professor Ljungqvist's work includes significant projects on the Integrated History and Future of People on Earth (IHOPE) program’s scientific steering committee, and past roles with the UN Climate Panel IPCC , the PAGES 2k network , and the Swedish Research Council . He has conducted visiting research at the University of Cambridge, University of Bern, Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS), and the Norwegian Academy of Sciences and Letters. His research spans climate variability impacts on pre-industrial societies, including grain harvest and price relationships with climate factors, plague history connections to building activity patterns, and comparative legal analysis of Nordic medieval laws. He has published extensively in both scientific and popular science formats, with notable works including Climate and Man for 12,000 Years (2017), The Long Middle Ages (2015, updated 2022), and Europe Today (2024). Scientific Recognition Rettig Prize (2022) from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for interdisciplinary climate-disease research Clio Prize (2016) for public science communication His methodological approach combines proxy records like tree-ring data with documentary sources, statistical modeling, and Earth System climate simulations. Current teaching responsibilities span both history and paleoclimatology courses, including supervision of one primary PhD student in history and two co-supervised students across history and physical geography disciplines.

Timothy M ShanahanView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Change
• Geochemistry
• Paleoclimatology
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Timothy M Shanahan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin. He serves as Director of the Environmental Science Program (Undergraduate Major). His research focuses on climate change, climate variability, and their impacts on landscapes, ecosystems, and hydrogeology. He employs geochemical tools like stable isotopes, organic matter, and sediment analysis to reconstruct past climates and uses climate models to understand mechanisms driving changes. Teaching interests include climate change, water resources, and environmental science, with primary instruction for GEO303 - Introduction to Geology. His work integrates field-based studies, laboratory analyses, and computational modeling to address climate-related challenges. The Shanahan Research Group explores interdisciplinary approaches to environmental sustainability and climate risk assessment. Recent research emphasizes millennial-scale climate interactions, hydroclimatic reconstructions in regions like the Colorado Rockies and Yucatan Peninsula, and the role of North Pacific dynamics in Holocene drought patterns. Collaborations span paleoclimate proxy development, environmental isotope studies, and interdisciplinary climate modeling efforts. Professional service includes leadership in academic program development and mentoring early-career researchers. Ongoing projects investigate tropical cyclone isotopic variability, groundwater dynamics under extreme conditions, and the legacy of anthropogenic impacts on paleoenvironmental records.