Patrick A. Rafter

Patrick A. Rafter is an Assistant Professor in the Chemical Oceanography department at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science. His research focuses on marine carbon cycling, isotope geochemistry, and paleoceanography, with specific interests in understanding carbon dynamics across geological timescales and developing methods for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR).

• Key Research Themes
  • Carbon cycling in modern and ancient oceans
  • Application of stable and radiocarbon isotopes
  • Biogeochemical impacts of climate change
  • Deep-sea circulation and carbon sequestration
  • Marine carbon removal strategies

Recent Work explores carbonate dissolution fluxes, glacial-interglacial CO2 cycles, and alkalinity enhancement in the California Current System. His Ocean and Climate Lab integrates field measurements with modeling to trace carbon pathways.

Contact: prafter@usf.edu