Timothy Cohen

Timothy Cohen is an Associate Professor in the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences (SEALS) at the University of Wollongong since 2022. He holds an additional appointment as an ARC Future Fellow within the same school. He is also a member of the ARC Centre of Excellence CABAH since 2011. Cohen earned his PhD from the University of Wollongong between 1998 and 2003.

His research focuses on Quaternary Science, Geomorphology, Geochronology, and Hydrology, with a particular emphasis on arid and semi-arid environmental systems. Key projects include tracking climate change impacts on Australian deserts, reconstructing Holocene vegetation dynamics, and analyzing sedimentary records of paleoenvironments.

Recent publications highlight his work on playa lake hydrology, clumped isotope analysis of molluscs, and dust source evaluation in Thirlmere Lakes. His research has been supported by grants such as the ARC Discovery Projects and University of Wollongong internal initiatives. Cohen has supervised multiple PhD and MPhil students, though specific advisee names are not listed here.

In addition to his academic roles, Cohen serves on the Australian and New Zealand Quaternary Association (Vice President, 2016-2018) and the Australian and New Zealand Geomorphology Group (member since 2001). His work frequently integrates field data with advanced analytical techniques like cosmogenic dating and remote sensing.