Research

Research Interests:
- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- Stable Isotope Geochemistry
- Paleoclimatology
- Paleoceanography

My research centers on sedimentology and stable isotope geochemistry, with a focus on understanding the paleoclimate and redox evolution of ancient marine environments. As a sedimentologist, I study the formation, composition, and diagenesis of sedimentary rocks, and utilize my observations to reconstruct past depositional environments. Through the use of stable isotope geochemistry, I investigate shifts in isotopic signatures, such as carbon and uranium, to infer changes in oceanic conditions, particularly during key intervals of Earth's history. My work aims to provide insights into the dynamics of ancient ocean chemistry and the role of redox fluctuations in shaping Earth’s past climate. 

Current Project: Carbonate uranium isotopes record ocean oxygenation in the Ediacaran Portfjeld Group, North Greenland

George Mason University - Master's Thesis

• By examining uranium isotopes from Ediacaran-age rocks in Northern Greenland, I hope to contribute to our understanding of the transitions from anoxic to oxygen-rich conditions in marine systems, and their implications on the global carbon cycle and the evolution of life on Earth. Check out my GSA 2024 poster for preliminary findings.