Nil Irvali

Nil Irvali is a Researcher at the Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, and affiliated with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research. Her work focuses on paleoceanography and climate dynamics, particularly mechanisms behind past ocean circulation and climate changes during warm periods. She employs proxy methodologies such as stable isotopes, foraminiferal assemblages, and sediment analysis to reconstruct ocean properties and ice sheet variability.

Her research interests include North Atlantic Deep Water circulation, ice sheet stability thresholds, and interglacial climate variability. She has contributed to projects like the Nansen Legacy and DYNASOR, exploring Arctic Atlantic Water inflow variability and ocean-climate interactions. Key findings include identifying low climate thresholds for Greenland Ice Sheet collapse and detecting rapid ocean circulation shifts during past warm periods.

Her articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining proxy data with chronological techniques like the 13C Suess effect. Current roles include leading projects on anthropogenic signal applications and serving as a researcher in strategic initiatives. She actively collaborates internationally, presenting at conferences like the London Paleoclimate Network and the International Conference on Paleoceanography.