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Ellen Thomas is a Senior Research Scientist at Yale University's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, specializing in micropaleontology and paleoclimatology. Her research focuses on benthic foraminifera to understand environmental and climatic changes across geologic time, particularly in deep-sea and coastal ecosystems. She holds a Ph.D. from Utrecht University (1979) with a thesis on Mio-Pliocene foraminifera. Her work integrates field studies, geochemical analyses, and database development to explore topics like ocean acidification, deoxygenation, and climate-driven biodiversity shifts.
- Education: Ph.D., University of Utrecht (1979); M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Earth Sciences (cum laude).
- Research Interests: Deep-sea benthic foraminifera ecology, Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary events, and anthropogenic impacts on coastal environments.
Her studies span collaborations with institutions like the American Museum of Natural History and Bristol University, focusing on 3D modeling of foraminifera. She has led projects in Long Island Sound and Newberry Volcano's crater lake, addressing modern climate change and sea-level rise impacts. Dr. Thomas has been honored with prestigious awards including the BBVA Frontiers of Knowledge Award (2022) and the Joseph A. Cushman Medal (2020).
Her editorial roles include stints as Editor-in-Chief of Paleoceanography and Geology. She actively communicates science through public outreach, including a featured segment in the AMNH's 'Shelf Life' series.
