Dr. Stuart Robinson

Biography

Stuart Robinson is a Professor of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy at the University of Oxford's Department of Earth Sciences. His research focuses on the study of past environments and climates, particularly their impacts on major environmental change. He specializes in components of the Earth system, including climate, carbon cycling, and oceanography, especially during periods of extreme greenhouse warmth, such as the Mesozoic Era and the early Cenozoic. Robinson employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating geology, paleontology, and geochemistry to reconstruct Earth’s history. His work aims to enhance the understanding of how the Earth system operates under the boundary conditions of the present day, particularly in the context of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. He has conducted fieldwork globally and participated in scientific ocean drilling expeditions. As a Tutorial Fellow at St Anne’s College, he provides one-on-one tutorials on specialized topics for students. Robinson has a D.Phil. in Earth Sciences from the University of Oxford, focusing on carbon cycling and isotope stratigraphy in Mesozoic sediments. He has held various academic positions, including Royal Society University Research Fellow and non-stipendiary lecturer.

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