Catrin Harris

Dr. Catrin Harris serves as a Researcher in the Department of Environmental Sciences at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University. Her work focuses on advancing carbon management strategies through computational modeling and environmental systems analysis.

Her research expertise centers on Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change mitigation, utilizing integrated assessment models like IMAGE to evaluate carbon storage dynamics. Dr. Harris specializes in applying Computational Modelling and Data Analysis techniques to simulate environmental systems, with current projects including Carbon Direct (focused on direct air capture technologies) and UPTAKE (assessing carbon dioxide removal pathways). Her interdisciplinary approach integrates earth system science with policy-relevant climate solutions.

Within the Copernicus Institute's collaborative framework, she contributes to sustainable development research through rigorous quantitative analysis of carbon cycles and climate intervention strategies, working alongside environmental scientists and policy experts to address global decarbonization challenges.