Prof. David Klinges, Rutgers University
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Abstract:
While climate change is globally impactful, different species and systems experience climate through unique, localized exposure: microclimates, such as the conditions within forests, cities, and croplands that deviate from weather station records. I will discuss recent work from our group and colleagues on modeling ecologically-relevant micrometeorology using data-driven and mechanistic approaches. I will then cover parallel work translating microclimates into organismal responses through the lens of niche theory and using biophysical process models, and end with a horizon scan of what's next for the field.
Bio:
Dave is a global change ecologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources at Rutgers University (USA). He is interested in how climate change and land use change jointly impact biodiversity, from microhabitat to global scales. His work integrates ecophysiology, meteorology, and biogeography to study how microclimates drive plant and animal ecology, building bridges between environmental and life sciences. Throughout this work, he has also prioritized applying basic research to inform practical decision-making under global change, co-developing aims and insights with local communities especially in tropical Madagascar.