EES Guest Speaker - Dr. Tao Wen

Dr. Tao Wen visits EES on Friday, October 13, 2023 to give a talk titled  “Exploring Human-Carbon-Climate Interactions: A Multidisciplinary Approach Bridging Fossil Fuel and the Global Carbon Cycle.”

Machine learning and geospatial analysis are increasingly being used to understand the complex interactions between the fossil fuel industry, land-water systems, and global carbon cycles. In this presentation, Dr. Wen will explore the application of these methods to a range of challenges, including the assessment of the environmental impacts of the fossil fuel industry, the quantification of carbon fluxes in land-water systems, and the fitting of soil or rock weathering reaction fronts. Dr. Wen will present case studies that demonstrate the potential of these tools for improving our understanding of carbon cycling and informing climate policy. By leveraging large datasets and advanced algorithms, we can gain insights into the spatial and temporal patterns of carbon emissions, and identify strategies for mitigating their impacts on the environment. Ultimately, these tools can help us build more sustainable energy systems and manage our planet's natural resources more effectively.