جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Geoarchaeology
• Quaternary Paleoecology
• Geomorphology
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Carlos Cordova is a Professor of Geography at Oklahoma State University and an Adjunct Professor at the Boone Pickens School of Geology. His research focuses on Geoarchaeology, Quaternary Paleoecology, and Geomorphology, exploring interactions between climate, biota, and human societies across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. He holds a PhD from The University of Texas at Austin (1997). Research Interests: Geoarchaeology and paleoenvironmental reconstruction Lacustrine dynamics and human adaptation Climate change impacts on vegetation and land use Phytolith and sediment analysis Recent Projects: Late Quaternary evolution of southern African grasslands Human-climate interaction in the Middle Volga Region Lacustrine systems of the Basin of Mexico Teaching: Physical Geography Climate Change Biogeography Geoarchaeological methods Publications: Recent works focus on lacustrine systems, paleofire dynamics, and phytolith-based paleoenvironmental analysis Authored The Lakes of the Basin of Mexico (Springer, 2022) Grants and Labs: Interdisciplinary collaborations in geoarchaeology and paleoclimatology Fieldwork in Mexico, Jordan, South Africa, and Australia

Peter Knippertzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Meteorology
• Climate Modeling
• Dust Storms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Knippertz is a Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), leading research at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research. He serves as the representative for the collaborative research center 'Waves to Weather'. His work focuses on atmospheric dynamics, dust storms, monsoons, and machine learning applications in weather prediction. Recent publications emphasize West African climate systems, tropical waves, dust particle analysis, and forecast optimization. He coordinates field campaigns (e.g., CADDIWA) and develops educational tools like the TEEMLEAP testbed for atmospheric prediction training.

• Paleoclimatology
• Speleothem Studies
• Isotope Geochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ola Kwiecien is an active research academic at Northumbria University specializing in paleoclimatology and environmental change. With a PhD obtained in 2008, Dr. Kwiecien has established a significant research profile through numerous international collaborations and publications focusing on climate reconstruction using speleothem and other geological records across diverse global regions including Eurasia, Africa, Mexico, India, and Mongolia. Dr. Kwiecien's research interests center on understanding past climate dynamics through geological proxies, with particular expertise in speleothem analysis and isotope geochemistry. Their work examines long-term climate patterns, seasonal climate variations, and the impacts of major geological events on regional and global climate systems. Key research areas include the reconstruction of continental temperature records spanning millions of years, the relationship between volcanic eruptions and climate change, and the connections between abrupt climate events and human history. The publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on high-precision dating techniques and multi-proxy approaches to climate reconstruction. Recent work shows increasing sophistication in seasonal climate resolution and integration of data from multiple geographical regions to build comprehensive climate histories. The research spans fundamental geological processes to implications for understanding current and future climate change. As an active researcher, Dr. Kwiecien collaborates with an extensive international network of scientists across multiple institutions, contributing to major climate research initiatives. Their work appears in leading journals across earth sciences, climate science, and environmental research fields, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of their contributions to understanding Earth's climate history.

Ruth Geenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Climate Modeling
• Monsoon Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ruth Geen is a Lecturer in Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. She holds a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from Imperial College London (2016) and a First Class MPhys from the University of Oxford (2012). Prior to joining Birmingham, she was a Research Fellow in Mathematics at the University of Exeter (2016–2021). Her research focuses on improving confidence in regional climate projections through hierarchical modeling approaches, emphasizing large-scale atmospheric circulations. Key areas include Arctic influences on midlatitude weather, monsoon dynamics (e.g., East Asian and West African monsoons), and model biases in climate simulations. She teaches on the MSc in Applied Meteorology and Climatology and supports fieldwork in Berlin. Geen's work bridges theoretical frameworks and real-world climate systems, with recent emphasis on Arctic warming impacts, teleconnections, and monsoon rainfall mechanisms. Her publications span Journal of Climate , Nature Communications , and Reviews of Geophysics , reflecting contributions to climate dynamics and model validation. She is affiliated with the Meteorology and Climate group at Birmingham and collaborates internationally on climate modeling and prediction initiatives.

• equatorial waves
• tropical meteorology
• climate dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yang Gui-Ying is a distinguished researcher in meteorology and climate dynamics affiliated with the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology within the School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences. Her work focuses on equatorial waves, tropical atmospheric dynamics, and climate modeling. Key areas include the role of equatorial waves in tropical cyclones, Hadley Cell variability, and interactions between convection and large-scale circulations. She has contributed to advancing methodologies for identifying equatorial waves in observational data and improving seasonal predictions of extreme weather events in Southeast Asia. Her research spans studies on Borneo vortices, Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO), and the influence of QBO phases on stratospheric wave propagation. Collaborations with institutions like the Hadley Centre and NCAS highlight her involvement in climate model evaluations and systematic error analysis. Recent work emphasizes equatorial waves as precursors for tropical cyclones and their integration into hybrid forecasting systems. Publications highlight her expertise in atmospheric circulation patterns, including the Hadley Cell's structure and tropical convection's role in driving these systems. Her contributions have advanced understanding of multi-scale interactions in tropical meteorology and improved climate model performance through detailed wave dynamics analysis.

Hannah Clokeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Climate Science
• Flood Forecasting
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Hannah Cloke is a faculty member in the Department of Meteorology at the University of Reading, where she holds the title of Professor in Hydrology. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary environmental science, particularly flood forecasting, drought impact modeling, and the application of artificial intelligence to hydrological challenges. She is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her contributions to science and society. While specific educational details are not listed in the text, her professional roles include leadership in research initiatives such as the Dr Carbon Atmospheric Observatory and involvement with the Global Flood Awareness System . Her research integrates cutting-edge methodologies like machine learning (e.g., Hydra-LSTM architectures) with traditional hydrological modeling to address global water-related hazards. Her recent articles emphasize improving flood and drought forecasting systems, analyzing climate change impacts on extreme weather events, and advancing remote sensing techniques for urban flood detection. A recurring theme is the co-design of forecast products with stakeholders to enhance disaster preparedness in regions like Uganda, Bangladesh, and Kenya. Key Awards: Order of the British Empire (OBE) Professor Cloke’s advising record is not explicitly listed here, but she collaborates extensively on global initiatives such as the European Flood Awareness System and EC-Land Hydro . She leads projects exploring the societal dimensions of water crises, including studies on drought materiality in South Africa and flood risk management in Germany. Her work bridges physical and social sciences, addressing both technical and community aspects of disaster resilience.

Jan Olaf Härterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Science
• Hydrology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jan Olaf Härter is an Adjunct Professor of Complex Systems at the School of Science, Constructor University in Bremen, Germany. His research focuses on climate science, atmospheric processes, and complex systems, with a strong emphasis on understanding convective systems, precipitation dynamics, and climate model biases. He has contributed to studies on extreme precipitation scaling, cold pool interactions, and mesoscale convective systems (MCSs). His work bridges theoretical climate modeling and observational analysis, addressing how changes in temperature and atmospheric dynamics influence weather patterns. Key themes include the Clausius-Clapeyron scaling of precipitation extremes, the role of cold pools in organizing convection, and developing conceptual models for diurnal sea surface temperature effects. He has also explored stochastic processes in microbial dispersal and social network cooperation dynamics, showcasing interdisciplinary interests. Recent research highlights include analyzing MCS contributions to European precipitation extremes, advancing cold pool detection techniques via machine learning, and investigating tipping points in aggregated convective states. His studies often integrate field observations with high-resolution simulations to uncover mechanisms behind weather extremes and climate change impacts.

Mahjoor Loneمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Paleoclimatology
• Speleothem Analysis
• Geochemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mahjoor Ahmad Lone is a Research Fellow at Northumbria University's Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences. Previously, he was a post-doctoral fellow at National Taiwan University. His expertise lies in paleoclimatic reconstruction using geochemical methods on speleothems from Asia and Africa, focusing on decadal to millennial-scale climate variability controlling factors. His interdisciplinary approach examines how various environmental factors influence past climate patterns across different timescales. With over 28 publications in international journals, Dr. Lone serves as Associate Editor for the Arabian Journal of Geosciences and is an active member of several scientific societies including the American Geophysical Union and International Association of Hydrological Sciences.

Tripti Bhattacharyaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paleoclimatology
• Hydroclimate Dynamics
• Geochemical Proxies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tripti Bhattacharya is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on paleoclimatology, particularly understanding regional rainfall sensitivity to global climate change through geochemical proxies and climate models. She holds a Ph.D. in Geography from University of California, Berkeley (2016) and a B.Sc. in Environmental Science from Georgetown University (2010). Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellowship (2023-2025) American Geophysical Union Nanne Weber Early Career Award (2024) Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Teaching Recognition Award (2021) Her research spans hydroclimate dynamics across multiple geological periods, with key projects analyzing tropical Atlantic variability's role in Mesoamerican droughts, midlatitude westerlies-monsoon interactions, and subtropical rainfall reorganization during past warm intervals. Recent publications examine calcium isotopes in Triassic-Jurassic boundary studies, Great Basin lithium deposits, and Pliocene moisture transport mechanisms. Current grants include multiple NSF awards for projects on deglacial hydroclimate, Walker circulation sensitivity, and collaborative paleoclimatology training programs. As an editor for Geophysical Research Letters and active participant in NSF panels and university strategic planning, she contributes significantly to academic service. Teaching responsibilities include climate dynamics courses and professional development seminars, with leadership roles in departmental and university-wide committees.

Vladimir Ruslan Wingateمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Remote Sensing
• Environmental Science
• Geography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vladimir Ruslan Wingate is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Geography, University of Bern , specializing in Land Systems and Sustainable Land Management . He previously held postdoctoral positions at the University of Zurich (2019-2021) and earned his PhD in Geography from the University of Basel in 2018. His academic background includes a Master's in Environmental Management from the University of Stirling (2011) and a Bachelor of Science in Tropical Environmental Science from the University of Aberdeen (2010). Current Role: PostDoc, Institute of Geography, University of Bern Previous Affiliations: University of Zurich (PostDoc 2019-2021), University of Basel (PhD 2018) Education: PhD (Geography), MSc (Environmental Management), BSc (Tropical Environmental Science) Dr. Wingate's research focuses on remote sensing-based analysis of ecological change across tropical, arctic, and mountainous regions. His work develops quantitative change maps for deforestation, land degradation, and biodiversity monitoring, with applications in natural resource management. Key methodologies include land surface phenology , hyperspectral imaging , and UAV LiDAR integration , particularly applied to fragmented forest systems in West Africa and Namibia. Research Themes: Deforestation analysis, Biodiversity conservation, Land-climate interactions Techniques: Satellite remote sensing, Near-surface sensing, Data fusion His recent publications (2022-2025) emphasize West African tropical forest patches , UAV-based disturbance mapping , and multispectral data integration . Professional affiliations include the Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON) and participation in the GlobDiversity project (ESA-funded). Fieldwork spans Ghana, Madagascar, Namibia, and other regions across five continents. Projects: SUSTAINFORESTS, BioMonI, GlobDiversity Field Experience: Ghana, Madagascar, Namibia, South Africa, Australia, Mexico, Colombia, Switzerland, Scotland, Kyrgyzstan

• Paleoclimatology
• Climate Dynamics
• Ocean Circulation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xiaoxu Shi is a researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute, specializing in paleoclimatology and climate dynamics. Their work focuses on long-term climate simulations, particularly the Holocene and Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), with expertise in Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), sea ice dynamics, and orbital forcing impacts on climate systems. They contribute to the AWI-CM climate modeling framework and collaborate on projects like MOSAiC. Primary affiliations: Climate Sciences department, Climate Dynamics group Key tools: AWI Earth System Model (AWI-ESM), PANGAEA data repository Research highlights: AMOC sensitivity, monsoon dynamics, precessional climate effects Research interests include diagnosing ocean circulation changes, evaluating climate model performance using paleoproxy data, and exploring mechanisms behind Holocene climate variability. Notable achievements include the Heinrich Award for contributions to paleoclimate dynamics.

• Tropical Forest Ecology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Tree Growth Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pieter Zuidema is a Professor of Forest Ecology and Forest Management at Wageningen University & Research . His research focuses on tropical forest dynamics, climate change impacts, and tree physiology. He leads projects on dendrochronology, carbon sequestration, and sustainable forest management, with a particular emphasis on tropical regions. Research Interests: Dr. Zuidema investigates how tropical forests respond to environmental changes, including drought, CO₂ enrichment, and climate variability. His work integrates field studies, isotopic analysis, and modeling to understand tree growth resilience and mortality patterns. Key areas include: - Tropical forest ecology and biodiversity conservation - Climate change impacts on tree physiology and forest productivity - Dendrochronological methods for reconstructing environmental history - Sustainable timber tracing and illegal logging prevention Recent Trends in Publications: His recent work highlights the effects of centennial CO₂ increases on tropical tree photosynthesis, climate-driven cocoa yield declines in Africa, and the use of isotopic and genomic tools to trace timber origins. Articles often bridge empirical field data with global change models, emphasizing practical applications for conservation and policy. Advising & Grants: Supervises multiple PhD candidates (e.g., Caro Marin, Ushida Neves) and leads projects funded by diverse grants. Collaborates internationally on initiatives like pan-tropical drought studies and Amazon forest resilience projects. Labs/Teams: Active within the PE&RC research group at Wageningen, collaborating globally with institutions like the University of Leeds and the University of Birmingham on large-scale forest monitoring networks.

Paul Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Greenhouse Climates
• Ice Sheet Instability
• Monsoons and Rainfall
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Paul Wilson is a leading academic in paleoclimatology and oceanography at the University of Southampton’s Waterfront Campus, serving as Head of the Palaeoceanography and Palaeoclimate Research Group. His work focuses on understanding Earth’s climate system through studies of past greenhouse climates, ice sheet instability, monsoons, and aridity patterns. He has conducted extensive research via the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP), participating in six expeditions as Senior Proponent/Co-Chief Scientist, including studies of Pacific Atolls, Blake Nose Atlantic Depth Transect, and Paleogene Newfoundland Sediment Drifts. His research integrates deep-sea sediment analysis, climate modeling, and interdisciplinary collaborations to address critical questions about future climate change impacts. Wilson supervises numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, contributing to projects such as the ‘Transforming Understanding Of Past Abrupt Shifts In Aridity/humidity’ and ‘Indonesian Throughflow (ITF) variability studies’. He teaches modules in Natural Sciences, Paleoclimate Change, and Contemporary Topics in Ocean and Earth Science. His work has been funded by the Royal Society, European Union, and international partners like the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources. Key research themes include the stability of polar ice sheets, monsoon dynamics, and the role of CO₂ in past climate transitions. Recent publications highlight findings on North African dust fluxes, Antarctic ice age termination mechanisms, and coral symbiont farming. Wilson’s contributions bridge geology, oceanography, and climate science, emphasizing the urgency of understanding historical climate states to inform future projections.

Shraddhanand Shuklaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Drought Monitoring
• Climate Forecasting
• Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shraddhanand Shukla is an Associate Researcher at the Department of Geography, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), specializing in large-scale hydrology, drought monitoring, and seasonal climate forecasting. He joined the Climate Hazards Center (CHC) in 2014 after serving as a UCAR PACE postdoctoral fellow (2012–2014). He holds a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, and degrees from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur. His research focuses on advancing drought early warning systems using Earth observations, remote sensing, and hydrological models. He collaborates with NASA and USAID’s SERVIR program, leading the 'Weather and Climate' thematic area. He edits journals like Hydrology and Earth System Sciences and Journal of Hydrometeorology . Shukla’s work emphasizes improving food insecurity early warning in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia through integrated monitoring systems. His projects include developing crop yield forecasting tools, enhancing soil moisture monitoring, and evaluating climate model forecasts for agricultural applications.

Michael Rogersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geochemistry
• Carbonate Sedimentology
• Paleoclimatology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Michael Rogerson is a Professor in the Geography and Environmental Sciences Department at Northumbria University. His research investigates Earth systems through carbonate geochemistry, examining water movement between ocean basins, microbial recolonization post-avalanches, petrifying springs, pollution remediation, rainfall patterns in Africa/Mediterranean, iceberg dynamics, and bedrock-surface water carbon flow. Research focuses on: Carbonate formation in diverse environments Paleoclimate reconstruction using speleothems and calcretes Environmental applications of mineral formation His articles show specialization in mineral formation processes across different environmental contexts, from microbial lake sediments to pollution-affected streams, with applications in climate reconstruction and environmental remediation. Holds a PhD in Earth Sciences and leads research in Environmental Monitoring and Reconstruction.