Heather Bouman

Heather Bouman is a Professor of Biogeochemistry at the University of Oxford, affiliated with St John's College. Her research focuses on understanding marine biogeochemical processes, particularly the biological carbon pump, phytoplankton ecology, and ocean carbon dynamics. She leads projects investigating the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and the feasibility of CO₂ storage in shelf seas.

Her work integrates field observations, remote sensing, and advanced techniques like fluoro-electrochemistry to classify phytoplankton and assess biogeochemical cycles. Recent studies include analyzing geographical variability in carbon transfer efficiency and evaluating stakeholder perspectives on safe CO₂ storage practices.

Bouman collaborates with international teams to develop innovative sensors and AI tools for marine monitoring, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to address global environmental challenges. Her research has contributed to policy-relevant insights on carbon sequestration and ocean health in regions like the Arctic, Barents Sea, and South Atlantic.