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Dr. Tim Patterson is a Professor of Environmental Geology at Carleton University's Department of Earth Sciences within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on paleoclimatology, limnology, and geochemistry, employing micropaleontological, sedimentological, and geochemical techniques. Key areas include studying Holocene lake and marine paleoclimate records, assessing climate variability's impact on aquatic ecosystems, evaluating land-use change effects on lake/coastal-marine ecosystems, and evaluating ecosystem remediation success.
- Leading the Patterson Laboratory, affiliated with the Carleton Climate and Environmental Research Group (CCERG), Global Water Institute (GWI), and Carleton Northern Studies Program.
- Notable work includes defining the Anthropocene boundary using Crawford Lake's varved sediments and investigating road salt contamination, arsenic bioindicators, and Itrax-XRF core scanning methodologies.
Research highlights include contributions to understanding Holocene climate variability, anthropogenic impacts on aquatic systems, and innovative methodologies for high-resolution sediment analysis. His lab develops tools like freeze core microtomes and FlowCam technology for rapid ecological assessments.
Publications span 40+ years, with recent emphasis on Anthropocene stratigraphy, subarctic resilience, and heavy metal contamination in northern ecosystems. Collaborations include ArcticNet and Northern geoscience projects.
