Dr. Bob Hilton

Biography

Bob Hilton is a geochemist specializing in the exchange of carbon between the atmosphere and rocks, studying the impacts of carbon transfers on climate change. He leads the Earth Surface Geochemistry research group at the University of Oxford, focusing on weathering processes that act as carbon dioxide sinks and sources. His research employs geochemical approaches to tackle themes related to carbon cycles, atmospheric dynamics, and trace element proxies. Hilton's ongoing projects investigate the climate change impacts on carbon cycles in Arctic regions, utilizing fieldwork in notable areas such as the Mackenzie River Basin and Svalbard. He has received funding for projects exploring global rates of carbon dioxide release due to organic carbon oxidation and uncovering feedback mechanisms affecting the carbon cycle due to warming temperatures. Throughout his career, Hilton has contributed to significant research initiatives in environmental science, providing insights into the broader impacts of weathering reactions on river chemistry. He holds a professorship in Sedimentary Geology and has previously held academic positions at Durham University and ETH Zürich. An active participant in international conferences, Hilton engages with both academic peers and industry experts, continuously pushing the boundaries of research in geochemistry and its applications to climate science.

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