Dr. Ulrich Wortmann

Biography

Ulrich G. Wortmann is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Toronto. His research interests encompass marine geology, paleoceanography, and geomicrobiology, focusing on the global interplay of biology, chemistry, and physics over varying timescales. He employs stable isotope geochemistry and numerical modeling as versatile tools in Earth System Science. Currently, Professor Wortmann serves as the liaison for the Canadian Consortium for Ocean Drilling, representing Canada in the International Ocean Discovery Program. He is also a fellow at the University of Toronto's Data Science Institute. His recent projects include investigating the ocean's long-term response to IPCC emission scenarios and analyzing sedimentary phosphorus fluxes relative to seawater oxygen concentrations. He leads a dedicated research team that explores how biogeochemical cycles, such as carbon and sulfur, are affected by climate change, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia. Positions in his group are fully funded, and he actively encourages students interested in pursuing M.Sc. or Ph.D. projects in marine geosciences or data science modeling.

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