Regular biography
Paul R Moorcroft is a Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, affiliated with the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on environmental science and engineering, with particular emphasis on biogeochemical cycles, climate change, and water systems. He is also an affiliate in Environmental Science & Engineering. His work explores the interactions between biological and physical processes in natural systems. Moorcroft's teaching areas include Environmental Science & Engineering, and he is based at 26 Oxford St, Room 42.
Scholar-generated biography
Paul Moorcroft is a Professor at Harvard University whose research focuses on understanding the dynamics of ecosystems and their interactions with climate change. His work explores the mechanisms driving carbon storage, vegetation dynamics, and the impacts of land-use changes on carbon accumulation. Moorcroft has developed models such as the Ecosystem Demography model (ED) to scale vegetation dynamics and project future carbon sinks. His research also examines the role of ecological heterogeneity in determining resilience to climate change, particularly in the Amazon region. Additionally, he investigates animal movement patterns and their implications for population dynamics, using stochastic models and telemetry data.