Gifford H. Miller

Gifford H. Miller is a Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder and serves as the Director of the Center for Geochemical Analysis of the Global Environment (GAGE). His research focuses on reconstructing Earth's climate system using Quaternary records, with expertise in amino acid geochronology and cosmogenic exposure dating.

• Specializes in Arctic climate history, ice sheet dynamics, and human impacts on ecosystems
• Active in teaching courses on global change, Quaternary dating methods, and Holocene nonlinearities

His recent work explores Holocene climate variability through lake sediments in Iceland and Baffin Island, integrating biomarkers and ancient DNA. Awards include the 2021 University of Colorado Distinguished Professor title and fellowships from AGU and GSA.

• 2021: Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado System
• 2018: Distinguished Career Award, American Quaternary Association
• 2009: Elected Fellow, American Geophysical Union