Research
Our research explores interactions between terrestrial ecosystems, the atmosphere, and human drivers of change. We combine remote sensing, data assimilation, atmospheric inversions, and land surface modeling to understand climate impacts and feedbacks.
Current Projects
Urban Heat & Environmental Justice
How do we mitigate heat disparities and prioritize climate adaptation in cities?
Urban green spaces are unevenly distributed, creating inequitable exposure to extreme heat. We use satellite data and modeling to quantify these disparities and identify intervention priorities.
Featured: Unequal exposure to heatwaves in Los Angeles — Science Advances, 2023
Ecosystem Resilience to Extremes
How can we enhance ecosystem resilience to drought, heatwave, wildfire, and flood for sustainable management?
Extreme events are increasing in frequency and intensity. We study how ecosystems respond and recover, informing strategies for resilience.
Global Methane Budget
What are the key drivers of accelerating methane growth, and what are the mitigation strategies?
Atmospheric methane is rising faster than predicted. We use atmospheric inversions to attribute sources and understand drivers.
Featured: Wetland emission and atmospheric sink changes explain methane growth — Nature, 2022
Fire & the Carbon Cycle
What role does fire play in the terrestrial carbon cycle and ecosystem functioning?
Fire is a major driver of carbon emissions and ecosystem change. We study fire-carbon feedbacks across tropical and temperate systems.
Methods
- Remote sensing & satellite data analysis
- Data assimilation
- Atmospheric inversions
- Land surface modeling
- Machine learning for ecological forecasting
Resources
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Prospective students and postdocs interested in these research areas are encouraged to reach out.