Paleoclimatology & Ocean Dynamics
High-resolution reconstruction of marine and continental climate variations through the examination of ocean sediment cores. Using multi-proxy indicators including organic geochemical tracers, stable isotopes, and microfossil assemblages to understand ocean circulation patterns during the Quaternary.
Tropical & Subtropical Ecosystem Resilience
Investigating the response of regional vegetation to rapid climate shifts in Africa, South America, and South Asia. Focusing on how terrestrial vegetation communities adapt to monsoon intensification, severe aridity phases, and changing sea-surface temperatures.
Land-Ocean-Atmosphere Coupled Interactions
Unraveling the delicate feedback loops between terrestrial hydrology, dust transport, oceanic upwelling, and atmospheric circulation. Examining how atmospheric dust plumes offshore Africa fertilize marine phytoplankton communities and modulate regional climates.
Proxy Data & Climate Model Integration
Bridging the gap between geological proxy records and state-of-the-art Earth System Climate Models. Comparing empirical palynological and isotopic data with simulated precipitation and ocean circulation models to refine predictive climate projections.