In the Boston College Marine Biogeochemistry research group, we study the ocean’s role in global biogeochemical cycling, with a particular focus on understanding how the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, a key influence on global climate and ongoing climate change. To address these questions, our group conducts fieldwork to deploy and calibrate autonomous biogeochemical sensors, measures samples from the field back in the laboratory, and analyzes data from sensors deployed in the field, often together with complimentary datasets such as from satellite remote sensing and global climate model simulations. Our work spans marine environments from the subpolar North Atlantic Ocean to tidal salt marshes in coastal New Jersey. Essential to our scientific mission are efforts to build a more inclusive, supportive, and equitable scientific community and world through our teaching, mentoring, and service.

We are looking for a new PhD student to join our team! If this might be you, learn more here.