Alexander Stine

Dr. Alexander (Zan) Stine is Professor at San Francisco State University, specializing in climate reconstructions using proxy data to distinguish natural variability from anthropogenic change. His research integrates tree-ring analysis, historical documentation, and climate modeling.

Core investigations include interpreting tree-ring records through ecological principles, volcanic impacts on ancient civilizations, and global precipitation pattern responses to warming. Fieldwork emphasizes Sierra Nevada tree-ring sampling to extract multi-proxy climate signals.

Recent articles showcase machine learning applications in dendroclimatology and solar cycle influences on surface temperatures, reflecting methodological innovation in paleoclimate studies.