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• 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 His methodologies often involve transforming historical documents into usable climate datasets and applying advanced machine learning techniques to weather reconstruction challenges.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.

• Paleoclimatology
• Micropaleontology
• Environmental Science
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Annett Junginger is a researcher at the University of Tübingen's Department of Geosciences, leading the Micropaleontology research group and contributing to the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment (HEP Tübingen). With a career spanning over two decades, she specializes in paleoclimatology, micropaleontology, and environmental-geochemical analysis of rift lakes. Education: Dr.rer.nat. in Paleoclimatology (2011) and Diploma in Geosciences (2006) from University of Potsdam/FU Berlin Key Projects: Hominin Sites and Paleolakes Drilling Project (HSPDP), Chew Bahir Basin studies, Suguta Valley hydrology Her research focuses on paleoclimate dynamics in East Africa, using lake sediments , isotope geochemistry , and micropaleontological proxies to understand climate variability across Quaternary periods. She investigates how hydroclimate fluctuations impacted hominin evolution and dispersal routes, particularly during the African Humid Period (15–5 ka BP) and MIS 12 glacial stage. Recent publications (2024) examine Lake Albert biodiversity via environmental DNA, Lake Naivasha metal sources , and Chew Bahir strontium isotopes . Earlier work includes volcano-tectonic fragmentation of Turkana-Suguta Megalake (2023), paleo-hydrology of Greece (2021), and Angolan diatom studies (2020). She employs multi-sensor remote sensing and phytolith analysis for climate modeling. Teaching responsibilities include BSc/MSc courses in Micropaleontology, Paleontology, and field practicals in Austria. She organizes African fieldtrips (Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, etc.) for paleoenvironmental data collection.

Mary GagenView profile

Professor

• Climate Change
• Dendroclimatology
• Palaeoclimatology
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Professor Mary Gagen is a physical geographer specializing in climate change and environmental science at Swansea University. She holds a position in the School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on understanding environmental change impacts on forests, particularly through tree ring analysis, carbon/water cycle dynamics, and paleoenvironmental records. She conducts fieldwork in boreal forests of Fennoscandia and tropical rainforests of Sabah, Malaysia, funded by organizations like the Research Councils UK and WWF. Professor Gagen teaches modules in climate science, paleoenvironmental techniques, and scientific outreach. She leads the Swansea S4 outreach program, aiming to increase STEM accessibility for underrepresented groups. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement, emphasizing the societal relevance of climate science. Her research outputs include high-impact studies on atmospheric drying trends, Amazon rainforest resilience, and innovative methods in dendrochronology. She collaborates internationally, contributing to reports like the Living Amazon Report and the Forest Pathways Report. Supervision focuses on interdisciplinary projects combining ecology, geology, and environmental policy.

• Geochemistry
• Climate change science
• Hydrology
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Gabriel Bowen is a Professor in the Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah, where he has held academic positions since 2012, advancing to full Professor in 2016. His work is centered on isotope geochemistry and its applications to Earth system science, climate, hydrology, and environmental change. His research spans climate change science, hydrology, atmospheric sciences, paleoclimatology, ecology, and forensic geolocation . He uses stable isotopes (oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, strontium) to investigate paleoenvironments, animal and human movement, groundwater dynamics, and land-atmosphere interactions. His work integrates field data, modeling, and large-scale data synthesis. His recent publications (2024–2025) reveal a strong focus on isotopic methods in environmental reconstruction , including evapotranspiration partitioning, urban water isoscapes, strontium provenance models, and paleo-CO2 reconstructions. He leads major collaborative initiatives such as IsoBank and CO2PIP , which aim to standardize and centralize isotopic and paleoclimate data. Scientific Awards: Distinguished Research Award, University of Utah (2025, 2024) Distinguished Visiting Fellowship, Tongji University (2019) Fellow, Geological Society of America (2016) James B. Macelwane Medal, American Geophysical Union (2012) Fellow, American Geophysical Union (2012) He has secured numerous grants from the National Science Foundation, American Chemical Society, and US Environmental Protection Agency , supporting research on paleoclimate, isotope systems, and environmental monitoring. He teaches courses such as Isoscapes , Carbon Cycle , and Thesis Research at both Master’s and PhD levels. He also engages in community outreach, including collaborative research with the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District. He is actively involved in professional service, including membership on the Petroleum Research Fund Advisory Board (ACS) and the Urbino Summer School on Paleoclimatology Board of Directors .

Alistair MorganView profile

Researcher

• Paleoclimatology
• Speleothem Geochemistry
• Environmental History
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Alistair Morgan is a Researcher at the Department of Environmental Sciences , University of Basel , Switzerland, since November 2021. His research focuses on paleoclimatology and speleothem geochemistry , particularly in SW Asia , to understand historical climate variability and its societal impacts. PhD in Quaternary Geology (2021–present) MRes in Speleothem Isotope Geochemistry (2020–2021) MESci in Environmental Geoscience (2011–2015) His work integrates speleothem records , lake sediments , and historical data to reconstruct rainfall variability over decadal to multi-decadal scales, addressing water scarcity in the Middle East . Key projects involve Byzantine and Hittite climate interactions , Mid-Holocene hydroclimatic optima , and volcanic climate forcing . His publications span topics like Dansgaard-Oeschger cycles , stalagmite dating , and human-climate entanglements .

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 .

• Climate Change
• Carbon Cycling
• Arctic Ecology
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Atte Korhola is a Professor at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and leading the Environmental Change Research Unit (ECRU) and Arctic Avenue . He serves as Vice-Dean of Societal Interaction and is a member of the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). Research Focus: Climate change impacts, carbon cycling, black carbon deposition, peatland dynamics, and Arctic environmental systems Key Contributions: Analysis of long-term environmental changes, climate-peatland interactions, and Arctic hydroclimate variability His recent publications emphasize carbon accumulation patterns , lake thermal dynamics , and climate feedback mechanisms in boreal and Arctic ecosystems. He supervises doctoral research on aquatic mine pollution impacts and participates in international climate science initiatives.

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.

• Quaternary Environmental Change
• Paleoceanography
• Paleoclimatology
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Professor Erin McClymont is a leading paleoclimatologist and organic geochemist at the Department of Geography, Durham University . Her research focuses on reconstructing past climate and environmental changes using marine, lacustrine, and peat sediment records, with particular emphasis on ocean-ice sheet interactions, low and high latitude climate connections, and biomarker proxy applications across timescales from decades to millions of years. Current projects include Antarctic sea ice reconstruction via snow petrel stomach-oil deposits (funded by ERC and Leverhulme Trust) Pliocene sea surface temperature evolution in multiple ocean basins Development of novel paleoenvironmental proxies in organic geochemistry Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with the School of Biosciences and British Antarctic Survey , and has resulted in significant contributions to understanding climate transitions during the Pliocene, Pleistocene, and Mid-Pleistocene. She serves as editor for Climate of the Past and on the Journal of Quaternary Science editorial board. Awards & Grants Philip Leverhulme Prize (2013, £70,000) EU-HORIZON Project Co-I (2025, €15M) ERC Consolidator Grant (2020, €1.99M) Leverhulme Trust Research Leadership Award (2020, £998K) She supervises multiple PhD researchers and has developed innovative calibration methods for biomarker proxies in peat, polar oceans, and marine sediments. Her recent publications address topics ranging from Antarctic sea ice dynamics to global climate feedbacks during the Pliocene warm period.

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Tropical Meteorology
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Daniel Skinner is a Senior Research Associate in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia, affiliated with the Climatic Research Unit and the Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. His research focuses on decadal climate variability, particularly the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ), and tropical-extratropical interactions. He leads the Pacific Rainfall over Millennial Scales (PROMS) project, investigating South Pacific hydroclimate dynamics over millennia. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (2024), University of East Anglia Master of Mathematics (2020), University of East Anglia Research Interests: Climate modeling of decadal variability Paleoclimatic reconstructions using biomarkers Teleconnections between tropical and extratropical systems Climate change impacts on hydroclimate systems His work bridges atmospheric dynamics and paleoclimate studies, integrating idealized models like IGCM4 with proxy data from paleoclimatologists. Recent work emphasizes MJO-driven atmospheric responses and multi-decadal climate modes, with findings published in Geophysical Research Letters and Weather . Articles span topics from glacial climate reconstructions to policy-oriented climate action frameworks. Scientific Recognition: Malcolm Walker Award for New Environmental Researchers (2024) Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society (2024) Recipient of multiple academic prizes including the BSc Final Year Project Prize (2019) Professional Engagement: Co-chair of the Youth and Early Careers Special Interest Group (2022-2023) Science Engagement Fellow, Royal Meteorological Society (2022-2023) Editorial role at Weather since 2023 Labs/Teams: Climatic Research Unit (CRU) Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS)

Clay TaborView profile

Associate Professor

• Paleoclimatology
• Glaciology
• Climate Modeling
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Clay Tabor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Connecticut, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on understanding Earth's climate system responses to various forcings through paleoclimatology, with expertise in glacial cycles, isotopic hydroclimate analysis, and Cretaceous climate dynamics. He actively collaborates across disciplines with atmospheric chemists, geochemists, and geologists. Dr. Tabor holds a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of Michigan and a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of North Carolina–Asheville. His teaching includes courses on Paleoclimatology (ERTH 4850/5850) and Our Evolving Atmosphere (ERTH 2800). His research interests span three core themes: 1) glacial cycles and sea level change, 2) water isotopologue patterns and regional hydroclimate, and 3) Cretaceous climate dynamics and the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. He employs advanced methods such as stable isotope analysis, climate modeling, and proxy data interpretation to address these topics. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. His work involves interdisciplinary collaborations and leverages both observational datasets and Earth system models to advance climate science understanding.

• Geosciences
• Paleoclimatology
• Numerical modeling
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J. Sakari Salonen is an Academy Research Fellow and Docent at the University of Helsinki , affiliated with the Department of Geosciences and Geography. His research focuses on understanding past climate dynamics and their impacts on ecosystems, particularly in northern Europe. Academy Research Fellow Docent, Department of Geosciences and Geography Supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Geosciences Recipient of the 2021 Lauri Jäntti Prize Research interests include: Paleoclimatology: Reconstructing Holocene and Late Glacial climate variability using proxy data like pollen and plant macrofossils. Numerical modeling: Simulating past climate events to identify drivers and patterns. Environmental Science: Linking climate changes to ecosystem responses, particularly carbon cycling and lake dynamics. Paleontology: Analyzing Neogene microfossils to understand geological history. Scientific contributions span interdisciplinary studies on abrupt climate events, moisture variability, and Neogene fossil discoveries. His work often integrates proxy data with modeling to address climate conundrums during deglaciation periods. Scientific awards : Lauri Jäntti Prize (2021) for best non-fiction book Grants and projects include funding from the Research Council of Finland (Academy of Finland) and the Finnish Cultural Foundation. He leads initiatives like Climate shocks: exploring abrupt events in the palaeoclimate record and contributes to Arctic lake biodiversity studies.

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.

Miguel Rodríguez RodríguezView profile

Professor

• Hydrology
• Climate Change
• Geodynamics
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Miguel Rodríguez Rodríguez is a Professor at Universidad Pablo de Olavide, affiliated with the Department of Physical, Chemical and Natural Systems. His research focuses on External Geodynamics, particularly examining the interplay between tectonic activity, climate change, and hydrological processes in Mediterranean wetlands and aquifers. PhD in Earth Sciences (2002) from the University of Granada Specializes in hydrogeological modeling, stable isotope analysis, and groundwater-surface water interactions Active in the Doctoral Program: Integrated Studies in Earth Sciences His work addresses climate variability impacts on semi-arid ecosystems, tectonic controls on drainage systems, and sustainable groundwater management. Publications highlight the use of gypsum hydration isotopes, wavelet analysis, and thermal modeling to study Doñana National Park wetlands and Betics geological structures. Professor Rodríguez collaborates on projects related to climate change adaptation, hydrological monitoring, and anthropogenic impacts on natural reserves. He contributes to Chemical Engineering education through innovative teaching methods and technology integration.

• Climate Science
• Environmental Science
• Atmospheric Science
• +7 more

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.