Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences

Jocelyn Turnbull

Research Scientist

Education
  • PhD, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2006
  • BSc Hons (Chemistry) Massey University, New Zealand, 1993
  • BSc (Mathematics/Chemistry) Massey University, New Zealand, 1992
Affiliated Department
NOAA

Research Interests

My research expertise is in the atmospheric carbon cycle, primarily using radiocarbon and other tracers to understand the source and fate of fossil fuel CO2 emissions at scales from individual point sources to urban areas, regions and globally. I hold joint appointments at CIRES and at GNS Science, New Zealand, and co-chair the WMO Integrated Global Greenhouse Gas Information System (IG3IS) program.

Current Research

I use atmospheric greenhouse gas observations as well as radiocarbon and related tracers to understand the sources and sinks of greenhouse gases at the local, urban and regional scales.  Connecting emissions science to policy outcomes is a key component of my research.  Current projects include: INFLUX (the Indianapolis Flux Project) and North East Corridor (NEC) projects, evaluating urban greenhouse gas emissions; CarbonWatch-NZ evaluating New Zealand’s natural and anthropogenic carbon budget; and SOAR Southern Ocean Atmospheric Radiocarbon investigating Southern Ocean carbon exchange. I lead the GNS Science Rafter Radiocarbon Laboratory, which maintains expertise in a wide range of radiocarbon applications. 

Research Categories

Atmosphere, Energy, Oceans
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About CECA

CECA connects and creates a supportive environment for graduate students and postdocs who come from various academic units to do research in CIRES.