I am a molecular paleoecologist. I use fossil molecules preserved in sediments to examine fire dynamics in ancient terrestrial ecosystems.
My research interests fall into the three following themes: 1. How fire as an ecological process has changed across geologic timescales 2. The past, present, and future impacts of herbivory on fire activity 3. The consequences of shifts in fire activity on global carbon cycling and paleoclimate
Please see the Karp Lab website for details about current projects!