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Matthew O'Regan is a Professor of Marine Geology at the Department of Geological Sciences, Stockholm University, where he has been working since 2012. His research focuses on the geology and history of the Arctic Ocean, with particular emphasis on glacial history, sea ice dynamics, and marine sediment analysis.
Dr. O'Regan earned his PhD in 2007 from the Graduate School of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island, USA. Prior to joining Stockholm University, he held post-doctoral fellowships and served as a Lecturer at Cardiff University in the UK.
His primary research interests include deciphering the Quaternary glacial history of the Arctic Ocean using marine sediment cores and geophysical data, analyzing sedimentary records to understand sea ice development and variability, and investigating the relationship between tectonic events and paleoceanographic changes in the Arctic. He also has extensive expertise in the physical and geothermal properties of marine sediments, with fieldwork in the Arctic Ocean and Baltic Sea.
Dr. O'Regan's publication record demonstrates expertise across multiple disciplines including glaciology, paleoclimatology, marine geology, and geophysics, with a particular focus on Arctic research. His work often involves interdisciplinary approaches combining sediment core analysis, geophysical data, and climate modeling to address complex questions about Earth's history and future climate change implications.
As an active member of IGV's Marine Geology group, he participates in Arctic expeditions including the Ryder Glacier Expedition in 2019 aboard the Swedish icebreaker Oden, targeting the unexplored marine realm of Ryder Glacier in north Greenland. His research contributes significantly to understanding past climate changes and their implications for future Arctic conditions.
