Dr. Owen Sherwood

Associate Professor

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Biography

Owen Sherwood is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University. He specializes in stable isotope biogeochemistry and the analysis of biogeochemical proxies in marine environments, particularly deep-water corals and sediments. His research focuses on understanding long-term changes in marine export productivity and the implications for carbon export to seafloor ecosystems. Sherwood's lab is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and is actively involved in hands-on research expeditions. He supervises PhD students and is currently seeking candidates for a funded PhD position starting in 2024. With extensive experience in analytical chemistry methods, Sherwood's work contributes to significant advancements in marine science and climate change research.

Research Interests

Courses

ERTH 2205: Introduction Paleontology ERTH 6300: Research Design Scientific Presentation