Gregory Quetin

Gregory Quetin is a Project Scientist at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in the Department of Geography, working with Dr. Anna Trugman. His research focuses on ecosystem responses to climate change, particularly the interplay between carbon, water, and energy flows. He holds a B.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Washington and a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the same institution. Prior to his academic roles, he worked as an engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, contributing to imaging spectrometer development.

His research integrates remote sensing, numerical models, and field data to study plant hydraulics, forest productivity, and mortality under rising CO₂ and warming. Key areas include land-atmosphere interactions, vegetation sensitivity to climate variability, and carbon cycle dynamics. He has conducted postdoctoral research at UCSB and Stanford University’s Remote Sensing Ecohydrology Lab under Dr. Alexandra Konings.

Recent work emphasizes hydraulic stress in forests, carbon-climate feedbacks, and evapotranspiration dynamics. His publications highlight advancements in model validation (e.g., CARDAMOM-FluxVal) and novel instrumentation like radar systems for tree water monitoring. Though no formal awards are listed, his contributions align with cutting-edge climate science and ecohydrology.

Quetin’s advisory and collaborative efforts include interdisciplinary teams at UCSB and Stanford, focusing on bridging gaps between remote sensing and Earth system models. He is affiliated with the Ecoclimate Lab and Remote Sensing Ecohydrology Lab, advancing methodologies for global carbon and water flux estimation.