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I am an assistant professor in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia interested in why climate matters (audio).
I lead research on climate variability and change, and how it affects people and aquatic ecosystems like coral reefs and large river systems (nutrient cycling). Our research provides insight into the impacts of climate change and land use change, the policy and mitigation options, and the consequence for human welfare.
Scientists like myself are fortunate to have the opportunity to engage our curiosity about the natural world. With that opportunity comes responsibility. As an Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellow, I am committed to increasing science literacy and communicating with policymakers about climate and marine issues. I also maintain the science-based blog Maribo.
My latest study on climate change and coral reefs appears in PLOS-One. For more details on climate change and other threats to the world's oceans, try this episode of CBC Radio´s Quirks and Quarks.
See "Fueling the future" in Momentum Magazine to learn about the trade-off between meat production and biofuel production.
Our study linking ethanol production and the Gulf of Mexico "Dead Zone" appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. See Maribo for media coverage.
Students interested in graduate degrees focusing on climate change, coral reefs, and nutrient cycling can apply through Department of Geography, the RMES program or the Atmospheric Science Program. Students are encouraged to apply for external funding; please note those applications (e.g. NSERC, SSHRC) are often due before UBC graduate applications.
I lead research on climate variability and change, and how it affects people and aquatic ecosystems like coral reefs and large river systems (nutrient cycling). Our research provides insight into the impacts of climate change and land use change, the policy and mitigation options, and the consequence for human welfare.
Scientists like myself are fortunate to have the opportunity to engage our curiosity about the natural world. With that opportunity comes responsibility. As an Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellow, I am committed to increasing science literacy and communicating with policymakers about climate and marine issues. I also maintain the science-based blog Maribo.
What's new?
My latest study on climate change and coral reefs appears in PLOS-One. For more details on climate change and other threats to the world's oceans, try this episode of CBC Radio´s Quirks and Quarks.
See "Fueling the future" in Momentum Magazine to learn about the trade-off between meat production and biofuel production.
Our study linking ethanol production and the Gulf of Mexico "Dead Zone" appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. See Maribo for media coverage.
Students interested in graduate degrees focusing on climate change, coral reefs, and nutrient cycling can apply through Department of Geography, the RMES program or the Atmospheric Science Program. Students are encouraged to apply for external funding; please note those applications (e.g. NSERC, SSHRC) are often due before UBC graduate applications.