Arash Sharifi, Ph.D.

Arash Sharifi is an isotope geochemist, paleoclimatologist and geologist specializing in the application of organic and inorganic geochemistry in reconstructing past climate and environmental conditions. He holds a B.Sc. in geology (1993), M.Sc. in petrology (1996), M.Sc. in earth system science (2009), and Ph.D. in marine geology and geophysics (2017). Since 1994, Arash has worked extensively in organic and inorganic geochemistry research facilities, conducted multiple research projects around the world and was involved in initiation of multiple research laboratories. As an analytical geochemist, Arash has introduced new proxies for paleo-environmental reconstructions and developed methods in non-destructive density measurements, extraction chromatography, and mass spectrometry.

Maren Pauly

Dr. Maren Pauly is a natural scientist with a PhD in paleoclimatology from Freie Universität Berlin and MSc and BSc degrees from the University of Waterloo. Her research expertise includes reconstructing past climates using modern corals and subfossil tree-rings, developing innovative paleoclimate proxies, and contributing to Late Glacial radiocarbon calibration, alongside advancing forest ecology and conservation. Her career has encompassed university lecturing in plant sciences, coordinating multidisciplinary research groups, and holding senior positions in research and evaluation within the environmental and carbon markets sector.

Why Attend?

• Learn about the fundamentals of isotopic analyses in hydrology
• Understand pathways of water and identifying movement of contaminants through watersheds
• Enhance your knowledge on single vs. multi-isotopic techniques
• Predict aquifer recharge through groundwater dating