Earth–Atmosphere Interactions
The exchange of heat, water vapor, and trace gases between the biosphere and atmosphere shapes everything from climate dynamics to ecosystem health, resource availability, and human well-being. Our research focuses on unraveling the biophysical processes and feedbacks that govern these transfers—especially within the atmospheric boundary layer, the lower 1–2 km of the troposphere where most biosphere-atmosphere interactions unfold.
Micrometeorology Meets Modeling
We integrate micrometeorological measurements with boundary-layer theory and advanced modeling to explore how carbon, water, and nitrogen cycle through ecosystems. Our work spans spatial scales—from individual plants growing in climate-controlled mesocosms to complex heterogeneous landscapes observed via tall tower instrumentation.
Scaling Up for Regional Insights
To improve regional budgets of water, carbon, and nitrogen, we combine tall tower observations with state-of-the-art models including WRF-STILT, WRF-CHEM, CLM, and ELM. These tools help us quantify fluxes and trace pathways across diverse environments, informing both scientific understanding and policy-relevant applications.
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Explore our research program to learn more about ongoing projects, collaborative opportunities, and how we're advancing the science of biosphere-atmosphere exchange.