Sam Eggins

Sam Eggins is a Research Fellow at the Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University (ANU), within the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES). His work focuses on marine biogeochemistry, particularly the interactions between marine chemistry and phytoplankton physiology in the Southern Ocean. Eggins holds a PhD and has expertise in trace element analysis and environmental toxicology.

Research Interests:

• Marine biogeochemistry and micronutrient dynamics in the Southern Ocean
• Phytoplankton physiology and its response to environmental variables like iron and light
• Trace element cycling and their impacts on ecosystem processes
• Environmental monitoring using non-invasive methods (e.g., reptile tissues)

Publications Trends: His research spans experimental studies on phytoplankton responses to environmental changes, methodological advancements in trace element analysis, and ecological assessments of mercury pollution in Amazonian and Antarctic ecosystems. Recent work emphasizes the Southern Ocean's role in global biogeochemical cycles and climate change.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with RSES and Fenner School teams on projects involving oceanography, biogeochemistry, and climate science.