Juan Carlos Linares Calderón is a Full Professor at Pablo de Olavide University in the Department of Physical, Chemical and Natural Systems. His research focuses on Mediterranean relict forests' response to climate change through multidisciplinary approaches combining dendrochronology , ecophysiology , genomics , and epigenetics . PhD in Science (2008) from University of Jaén Principal Investigator in 10+ national/international projects Research Themes Specializing in climate change impacts on forest ecosystems , Linares leads the Forests Ecology and Global Change Lab . His work spans from individual tree responses to large-scale biogeographical patterns, challenging CO 2 -induced growth paradigms and emphasizing forest management as climate modulator. Scientific Contributions Over 162 publications with 82,704 reads and 9,074 citations Highly Cited Author status (Ioannidis et al., 2020) Developed SAPFLUXNET global transpiration database Email: jclincal@upo.es
Tammy M. Rittenour is a Professor and Graduate Director in the Department of Geosciences at Utah State University (USU). She also directs the USU Luminescence Lab, specializing in luminescence dating techniques. Her research focuses on reconstructing past climates and landscape evolution using geomorphology, sedimentology, and geochronology, with field studies in river systems, sand dunes, glacial environments, and geoarchaeological sites. Rittenour holds a PhD in Geomorphology and Geochronology from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln (2004), and degrees from the University of Massachusetts and the University of Minnesota. Her teaching spans graduate and undergraduate courses including Paleoclimatology, Quaternary Geochronology, and Geomorphology. She has mentored numerous graduate students in geosciences, focusing on topics like luminescence dating applications in archaeology and geomorphic processes. Rittenour’s work has advanced understanding of fluvial systems, glacial dynamics, and the integration of tectonic and climatic influences on landscapes, with field projects globally from Patagonia to the Colorado Plateau. Publications emphasize luminescence dating innovations, Holocene environmental changes, and the interplay between human activity and geological processes. She leads efforts to refine geochronological methods and apply them to diverse contexts, including archaeological reservoir dating and fault rupture studies. The USU Luminescence Lab under her direction is a key facility for advancing chronostratigraphic analyses in paleoenvironmental research.
Julie Arblaster is a Professor at Monash University's School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, where she joined in February 2016 after more than a decade at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. She maintains strong collaborative ties with colleagues at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in the United States, where she previously worked. Her research profile spans climate science with significant contributions to understanding climate extremes, decadal variability, and the role of the Antarctic ozone hole in shifting storm tracks. Professor Arblaster's research interests focus on climate variability, climate extremes, climate modeling, climate change, and stratospheric ozone. Her work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and environmental protection. She has published extensively with 116 research outputs documented, showing consistent productivity across decades with recent publications in high-impact journals like Nature Sustainability and AGU Advances. Her recent work examines wildfire health impacts, Southern Hemisphere climate variability, drought mechanisms, and atmospheric circulation changes. Her scientific achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards including the Anton Hales Medal (2014), Priestley Medal (2017), and election as Fellow of the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (2022). Anton Hales Medal (2014) Priestley Medal (2017) Fellow, Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (2022) Professor Arblaster is actively involved in significant research projects including the ARC Centre of Excellence for The Weather of the 21st Century (2024-2031), the Hosting ACCESS-NRI Ice Sheet Modelling team (2025-2028), and Climate Change and Human Health in Asia (2021-2024). She serves on multiple advisory bodies including the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (Australia), the World Climate Research Programme Coupled Model Intercomparison Project panel, and the Australian Academy of Science. Her collaborative network spans globally with significant contributions to international climate assessment efforts.
Dr. Alexander J. Baker is a Senior Research Scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) and the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology. His research focuses on high-resolution climate modeling, particularly examining tropical cyclones, North Atlantic climate variability, and paleoclimate reconstruction through stable water isotopes. Senior Research Scientist, NCAS High-Resolution Climate Modelling group member Project Manager, Huracan project Co-organizer, NCAS Climate Modelling Summer School Dr. Baker's research interests span: Tropical and post-tropical cyclones Global km-scale climate model evaluation Air-sea interactions in cyclones Atmospheric circulation patterns North Atlantic climate extremes Paleoclimatology using speleothems He supervises: Lewis Grant (PhD 2025-2028): High-resolution sub-seasonal tropical cyclone predictions Elliott Sainsbury (PhD 2019-2022): Post-tropical cyclones in European extreme weather His publication record (2014-2025) reveals: Leading research in tropical cyclone modeling Expertise in global storm-resolving climate models Major contributions to understanding Atlantic Multidecadal Variability Current focus on model resolution impacts on climate simulations Interdisciplinary work combining meteorology and paleoclimatology Industry collaboration through Insurance Special Interest Group Scientific contributions: Advancing High-Resolution Climate Modelling group's research Website administrator for HRCM research group Co-organizer of influential climate seminars
Jimin Yu is a Professor at the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) at the Australian National University (ANU). He holds tenured positions, including ARC Future Fellow (2015–2019), and has expertise in paleoclimatology, oceanography, and geochemistry. His research focuses on the global carbon cycle, ocean circulation changes, and the development of geochemical proxies to understand past climate systems. Education: Ph.D. in Paleoclimatology (2006), University of Cambridge M.Sc. in Mineralogy and Petrology (2002), Nanjing University B.Sc. in Geology (1999), Nanjing University Research Interests: Jimin Yu's work explores interactions between the atmosphere, oceans, and land biosphere through trace element and isotopic analyses. Key areas include: Carbonate system dynamics in deep-sea environments Development of proxies for seawater pH and carbonate ion saturation Reconstruction of past ocean circulation patterns using multi-proxy approaches Recent Research Trends: His publications highlight studies on Southern Ocean CO₂ release, Pacific deep-water circulation, and the role of meltwater in North Atlantic climate variability. These projects often integrate field data with numerical models to address unresolved mechanisms in Earth's climate system. Awards & Grants: ARC Discovery Project (DP140101393), 2014–2017 ARC Future Fellowship (FT140100993), 2015–2019 Teaching & Supervision: Course convener for Palaeoclimatology and Climate Change (EMSC3027/6027) . Supervises Ph.D. students in carbon cycle dynamics and paleoceanography, with current funding opportunities for motivated candidates. Labs & Facilities: Utilizes cutting-edge instrumentation like Neptune MC-ICP-MS and prepFAST MC systems for trace element analysis, supporting high-precision geochemical studies.
Elizabeth Cottier-Cook is a Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology and Head of the UNU-SAMS Associate Institute at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). She specializes in marine invasive species and leads the Erasmus Plus Joint Master's Degree program in Aquaculture, Environment, and Society (ACES). Her research focuses on biosecurity, seaweed aquaculture, and environmental impacts of marine renewables. She has supervised 12 postgraduate students and contributed to global projects like GlobalSeaweedSTAR, which supports developing nations' seaweed industries. She holds a PhD from Edinburgh Napier University and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her roles include Programme Leader for ACES, member of Scottish Government non-native species working groups, and handling editor for Aquatic Invasions and BioInvasion Records . She has authored over 65 peer-reviewed articles and led projects funded by RCUK, EU, and NERC. Key awards include her HEF Fellowship and contributions to policy frameworks like the Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011. Current PhD students include Rebecca Giesler, Claire Canning, and Ian Campbell. She collaborates internationally on biosecurity and marine conservation initiatives.
Malcolm Mistry is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Economics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He specializes in climate change impacts, environmental epidemiology, and energy policy, focusing on sectors such as agriculture, health, and energy. His research integrates econometric methods, climate modeling, and large dataset analysis to assess climate-related risks and adaptation strategies. Education: PhD in Science and Management of Climate Change (Ca' Foscari University of Venice, 2017) MSc in Weather and Climate Modelling (University of Reading, UK, 2006) Bachelor of Information Technology (Indira Gandhi National Open University, India, 2004) Research Interests: Climate extremes and human health impacts Energy demand for adaptation (e.g., air conditioning) Climate datasets and modeling tools (e.g., R Climpact package) Policy-relevant assessments of climate change vulnerabilities Teaching: He teaches advanced courses on climate change economics, statistical computing (R/Python), and environmental epidemiology in PhD/MRes programs at Ca' Foscari and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Awards: His work on climate spillovers in the EU received the Best Paper Award in 2021. He leads or co-leads multiple research projects funded by the EU, UK Medical Research Council, and Belmont Forum. Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (MORDIC Project, 2022–2024) Co-Investigator: EXHAUSTION (EU H2020) and GA MR/V034162/1 (MRC) Consultant: Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre Labs & Teams: Member of the EHM Lab (LSHTM) and developer of the R Climpact package for climate extreme indices. Active in global health collaborations addressing heat-related mortality and environmental exposures.
Dr. Jan Streffing is a Scientific Programmer in the Climate Dynamics department at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Bremerhaven, Germany. His work focuses on advancing Earth System Models (ESMs) with an emphasis on coupled climate modeling, paleoclimate simulations, and ensuring model scalability while preserving mass and energy conservation. He coordinates Earth System Model development efforts, particularly with the AWI-CM3 climate model framework. His research interests include high-resolution climate projections, atmosphere-ocean coupling mechanisms, and improving model physics through numerical methods. Streffing contributes to global kilometer-scale simulations using frameworks like IFS-FESOM, addressing challenges in resolving ocean eddies and cloud processes. He has developed ESM-Tools infrastructure to modularize climate modeling workflows and enhance computational efficiency. Key projects involve the MOSAiC expedition evaluation, where nudging techniques were applied to align model outputs with in-situ observations, revealing model deficiencies in cloud dynamics and snowpack representation. His work also explores deep-water formation impacts on climate sensitivity and integrates data assimilation techniques to improve sea ice forecasts in the AWI coupled prediction system. Streffing's contributions bridge climate science and computational practices, supporting advancements in model resolution, scalability, and accuracy for understanding future climate scenarios.
Frank Keutsch is the Stonington Professor of Engineering and Atmospheric Science in the Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University. He holds a joint appointment in both departments and is also a Hans Fischer Senior Fellow at the Technical University of Munich's Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS), where he collaborates with Prof. Jia Chen on air pollution and climate research since 2021. Dr. Keutsch received his PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of California Berkeley and his Diplom in Chemistry from TU Munich. His academic journey bridges European and American institutions, reflecting his international research perspective and expertise in both fundamental chemistry and applied environmental science. Professor Keutsch's research focuses on understanding atmospheric chemical processes, particularly those related to air quality and climate change. His work combines laboratory experiments, field observations, and modeling to investigate fundamental mechanisms of anthropogenic influence on atmospheric composition. He specializes in photochemical oxidation processes of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that produce tropospheric ozone and secondary organic aerosols (SOA), which affect human health and climate. His research spans from urban areas to remote tropical forests, from tropical oceans to polar regions, addressing critical environmental challenges across diverse spatial and temporal scales. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on air pollution monitoring, climate intervention strategies, and the development of novel measurement techniques. The research shows an increasing integration of machine learning approaches with traditional atmospheric science methods, as well as a growing emphasis on global applications of pollution monitoring technologies and the health impacts of atmospheric pollutants. 2015, LFUI Guest Professorship 2014, Vilas Mid-Career Investigator Award 2013, Vilas Associate Award 2012, Honored Instructor Award 2006, Camille and Henry Dreyfus Award Postdoctoral Program in Environmental Chemistry 2005, Camille and Henry Dreyfus New Faculty Award Hans Fischer Senior Fellowship (2021) As an active mentor, Professor Keutsch is accepting graduate students into his research group. His laboratory develops cutting-edge instrumentation for atmospheric measurements, including the FILIF (Formaldehyde Instrument using Laser-Induced Fluorescence), CHOCHO LIP (Laser-Induced Phosphorescence), EDB-MS (Electrodynamic Balance Mass Spectrometry), and DPOPS systems. These instruments have been deployed in numerous field campaigns across diverse environments worldwide, from forests in Michigan and Colorado to the Amazon rainforest and even Antarctica. His group's work on stratospheric aerosols, particularly related to climate intervention strategies, has gained significant attention in the scientific community.
David A. Hodell is the Woodwardian Professor of Geology and Director of the Godwin Laboratory for Palaeoclimate Research at the University of Cambridge, where he is also a Fellow of Clare College. His research focuses on paleoclimate reconstruction using marine and lacustrine sediments, with specializations in millennial-scale climate variability, ice sheet dynamics, and human-environment interactions. He leads projects in the North and South Atlantic Oceans, Mesoamerica, and India, including drilling initiatives like IODP Expedition 397 on the Iberian Margin and the ICDP Lake Peten-Itza project in Guatemala. His work integrates geochemical analyses, sediment core studies, and climate modeling to understand past climate systems and their societal impacts. Key roles: Woodwardian Professor, Godwin Lab Director, Clare College Fellow Research themes: Paleoclimatology, ocean-atmosphere linkages, Quaternary climate dynamics Fieldwork: IODP/ICDP drilling programs, lake sediment coring in tropical regions Notable projects: Iberian Margin climate records, Southern Ocean carbon cycling, Maya civilization climate context His publications analyze millennial climate cycles, water isotopes in minerals, and the role of ice sheets in abrupt climate shifts. Collaborations span paleoceanography, geochemistry, and archaeology, emphasizing interdisciplinary climate science.
Rajagopalan Balaji is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, with a fellowship at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES). His work bridges climate science and water resources engineering, focusing on sustainable water management under climate variability. Education: B.Tech from NIT Kurukshetra (1989), M.Tech from Indian Statistical Institute (1991), and Ph.D. in Stochastic Hydroclimatology from Utah State University (1995). Research Themes: Climate drivers of hydrology, ensemble hydroclimate projections, decision support systems, Indian monsoon variability, big-data techniques, and Arctic sea-ice dynamics. Scientific Contributions: Over 50 peer-reviewed publications, including work on Science (2005) and Geophysical Research Letters (multiple). His Google Scholar articles (2025-2020) emphasize wildfire impacts on water quality, Bayesian forecasting models, and global lake storage trends. Awards: Devendra Lal Memorial Medal (2021), CIRES Fellow (2001-present). Students: Supervised 11 M.S. and Ph.D. students, including Katrina Grantz (Ph.D. 2005) and James Prairie (Ph.D. 2005). Applied Interests: Climate-informed reservoir operations, construction safety analytics, and paleoclimate reconstructions for modern water planning. His team develops tools like the SCHAAKE Shuffle for weather resampling.
Liu Zhiqiang is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Ocean Science and Engineering , Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). He holds a PhD in Marine Environmental Science from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2013) and has held research positions at HKUST from 2013-2018 before joining SUSTech in 2019. PhD: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2013) Postdoc/Researcher: HKUST (2013-2018) Current: SUSTech (2019-Present) His research focuses on multiscale physical ocean dynamics in the Northwest Pacific-China Sea system, particularly: South China Sea basin-slope-shelf-estuary interactions Kuroshio's regulation of China Sea circulation Coastal dynamics in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Three-dimensional water pathways and residence times Geostrophic flow mechanisms in shelf processes Improved open boundary conditions for ocean models Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals key trends in: South China Sea circulation structure East China Sea shelf dynamics Storm and wind effects on coastal transport Biogeochemical coupling in hypoxic zones Topographic Rossby wave studies Time-series analysis of oceanic exchanges His group has developed a 7-10 km resolution Northwest Pacific-China Sea simulation system and pioneered dual-wave open boundary conditions that simultaneously resolve tidal and non-tidal processes in limited-area models.
Dr. Fousiya A A is an Assistant Professor at the School of Earth, Environmental and Sustainability Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, since November 2024. A certified diver and the first woman from Lakshadweep to earn a PhD and complete postdoctoral research in Marine Geosciences, she specializes in paleoclimate reconstruction through geochemical and isotopic analyses of marine carbonate records. Education: PhD in Marine Geosciences from Anna University, Chennai Experience: Postdoctoral Fellow at IIT Kanpur (2022–2024), Project Scientist at NCSCM (2019), Research Associate at IIT Kanpur (2021–2022) Her research focuses on climate change impacts on marine ecosystems , using stable isotope tracers to study ocean-atmosphere teleconnection processes, extreme weather events, and anthropogenic influences on coastal environments. Her work bridges scientific knowledge with policy-making for vulnerable coastal regions. Selected publications highlight her expertise in coral and bivalve isotopic records , precipitation isotope analysis , and coastal environmental risk assessment , with studies tracing thermal stress events, El Niño impacts, and monsoon variability through marine proxies. Scientific Awards: Goldschmidt 2025 Conference Grant Scientist of the Year 2024 (Environmental Sciences) Goldschmidt 2023 Conference Grant Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022) Best Paper Presentation Award (RTCCS-18, 2018) Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (2013–2017) She actively seeks PhD candidates with CSIR-NET/JRF or GATE fellowships to join her research group focusing on paleoclimate studies, geochemistry, and environmental sustainability.
Jordan Abell serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Lehigh University. His research integrates geochemical methods with Earth system modeling to investigate past climate dynamics, atmospheric circulation, and marine sediment processes. Education: Ph.D., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University (2021) M.Phil., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University (2020) M.A., Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University (2018) B.S., Geosciences, University of Arizona (2016) Abell's research focuses on paleoclimatology and paleoceanography using noble gas mass spectrometry and elemental geochemistry applied to marine sediments and geological archives. His interdisciplinary work examines atmospheric-ocean circulation responses to warm climates, dust-climate interactions, marine sediment accumulation processes, and archaeology-climate linkages. The GP3 Laboratory (Geochemical Perspectives on Paleoclimatology & Paleoceanography) employs geochemical tracers across the Cenozoic to address fundamental Earth system questions. His publication record shows strong emphasis on Pliocene climate dynamics, North Pacific sedimentation processes, Asian dust systems, and novel proxy development. Recent work combines sediment geochemistry with climate models to investigate westerly wind behavior, dust flux mechanisms, and paleoproductivity patterns during past warm periods. Scientific Recruitment: Ph.D. candidates studying Earth System history Lehigh undergraduates seeking 2025-2026 research experience Abell maintains active research programs investigating climate-geomorphology interactions in Asian desert basins, Southern Ocean biogeochemistry, and archaeological applications of geochemistry. His laboratory combines field sampling, advanced geochemical analysis, and climate modeling to reconstruct past environmental conditions and test Earth system hypotheses.
Weihan Jia is a PhD Candidate in the Polar Terrestrial Environmental Systems department at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) in Potsdam, Germany. His research focuses on ancient DNA (aDNA) and environmental DNA (eDNA) preserved in lake sediments, with a particular emphasis on reconstructing past vegetation dynamics and paleoclimatic conditions. His work spans regions including the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, Siberia, and Alaska, addressing questions related to biodiversity change, climate variability, and ecosystem resilience. Key research interests include the application of metabarcoding and metagenomics to analyze sedimentary DNA, assessing the preservation of genetic material in lake sediments, and linking these findings to environmental drivers such as land use changes and temperature shifts. Dr. Jia's studies contribute to understanding how high-latitude and high-altitude ecosystems respond to climatic fluctuations, providing insights into future environmental changes. His publications highlight innovations in combining sedimentary DNA with traditional proxies like pollen analysis to improve vegetation reconstruction accuracy. Recent work has explored the sensitivity of vegetation and glacial systems to summer warming in cold regions, as well as monsoon dynamics linked to ENSO activity. Collaborative efforts include projects on the Tibetan Plateau and Siberian lakes, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to paleoenvironmental research. While currently focused on his doctoral research, Jia actively engages in data-driven projects through platforms like PANGAEA and Google Scholar, advancing open science and environmental monitoring initiatives.
