Marcus Lofverstrom

Marcus Lofverstrom is a Joint Assistant Professor in Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences and an Assistant Professor (home department) in Geosciences at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on understanding climate system evolution through numerical modeling, with expertise in atmospheric dynamics, paleoclimatology, glaciology, and Earth system modeling. He utilizes models ranging from conceptual frameworks to fully coupled Earth-system models.

Dr. Lofverstrom holds a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography from Stockholm University (2014). His current work emphasizes climate variability and change, hydrologic interactions, and the integration of observational data with advanced computational tools. He leads the Lofverstrom Earth System Dynamics Lab and maintains an active Google Scholar profile.

Key research themes include Greenland ice sheet-climate coupling, Last Interglacial climate analogs, and the impacts of North Atlantic meltwater events. His studies address pressing questions about future sea-level rise, paleohydrological reconstructions, and model validation for climate projections.

Dr. Lofverstrom’s grants and collaborations center on advancing coupled climate-ice sheet modeling (e.g., CESM2-CISM2) and improving understanding of tropical climate dynamics. His lab focuses on interdisciplinary projects linking geology, hydrology, and atmospheric science to address global environmental challenges.