Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Group: The Niespolo Laboratory

Area(s): Geology

Research Summary: I possess experience in environmental geochemistry and U-series geochronology to comprehend paleoclimate dynamics over a geological timescale. My primary research focus is utilizing trace elements, especially rare earth elements (REEs), as proxies recorded in fossil coral in combination with coral reefs paleoecological assemblages to elucidate the extent to which climate patterns shape environments like coral reefs. Additionally, I conduct research on bacterially-formed carbonates, such as marine microbialites, to reconstruct paleo-water quality conditions throughout the Quaternary. 

Keywords: Geochronology & Geochemistry, Paleoclimate, Coral reefs, Microbialites