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Timothy D. Herbert is the Henry L. Doherty Professor of Oceanography at Brown University, where he serves as a professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences as well as in the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society. He earned his B.S. in Geological Sciences from Yale College in 1980 and his Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from Princeton University in 1987. His research focuses on Earth Systems History and paleoceanography, particularly understanding the history of global change. Herbert is recognized for his leadership in the paleoclimate community and has been instrumental in forging strong links between various departments at Brown. His teaching encompasses a range of topics, including 'Earth: Evolution of a Habitable Planet' and 'Ocean Biogeochemistry.' Herbert’s research interests revolve around the dynamics of Earth’s climatic system, specifically the ocean and its response to perturbations over time, contributing to our understanding of past climate events. He employs innovative techniques like alkenone paleotemperature determinations and sediment core analysis to reconstruct historical oceanographic conditions.
Department: Department of Economics