We investigate ecological dynamics of terrestrial plant communities and ecosystems, biosphere-atmosphere interactions, and mechanistic models of animal movement.

Our research projects include:

• Effects of deforestation and climate change on carbon & water cycling in Amazonia
• Improving the predictive ability of terrestrial biosphere models
• Mechanistic models of animal movement
• Enhancing vegetation structure for terrestrial biosphere modeling using Lidar and Radar techniques
• HyspIRI: Linking Terrestrial Biosphere Models with Imaging Spectrometry Measurements of Ecosystem Composition, Structure, and Function
• Development of the AIRMOSS Level 4 Net Ecosystem Exchange (NEE) products using the ED2 terrestrial biosphere model
• Integrated assessment of land-use and hydrology for sustainable development of the Amazon under changing climate (SSP)
• Previous research projects