Benjamin Felzer

Benjamin Felzer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at Lehigh University. His research focuses on climate and biogeochemical modeling, particularly investigating interactions between land use, climate change, and ecosystem processes. Before joining Lehigh, he worked at the Marine Biological Laboratory (Woods Hole) and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). His expertise spans climate extremes, carbon dynamics, and the impacts of ozone and nitrogen on ecosystems.

Dr. Felzer’s work emphasizes understanding how environmental changes affect ecosystems and their services. He has contributed to studies on precipitation predictability, groundwater recharge dynamics, and methane fluxes in Arctic ecosystems. His interdisciplinary approach bridges climatology, biogeochemistry, and environmental policy.

Key research themes include:

• Climate modeling and CMIP ensemble analysis
• Land-use change impacts on carbon and water cycles
• Ecosystem responses to extreme weather events
• Historical climate reconstructions (e.g., Holocene thermal maximum)

His publications address both regional and global scales, including studies on U.S. ecosystems, Alaskan permafrost, and international climate policy implications. While no specific grants or advising roles are detailed here, his work reflects collaboration with institutions like NCAR and the Marine Biological Laboratory.