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Mathew Williams

Professor
Data Assimilation

Research interests

Over the past 25 years Mat’s research has focused on studying the carbon cycle of terrestrial ecosystems, including Arctic tundra, the Amazon rainforest and African savannas, and UK landscapes under management. This research has informed society both on how ecosystems will respond to climate change, and how ecosystem responses will change the global carbon cycle. His Lab currently focuses on combining environmental simulation models with field data and satellite observations to understand the flows of carbon, energy, and water across natural and managed landscapes. His current research explores the climate sensitivity of forests and tundra, the effect of fires and harvests on forest biomass, monitoring of UK and global greenhouse gas balances from space and tall towers, and forecasting climate and management impacts on ecosystems. He has partnerships with industry using his technologies to optimise land use and farming in the UK to enhance soil C storage and climate resilience.

Recent publications