Ann Pearson

Ann Pearson is a Professor of Environmental Sciences at Harvard University, affiliated with the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. She is also an Affiliate in Environmental Science & Engineering. Her research areas include Environmental Science and Engineering, Biogeochemical Cycles, Climate Change, and Oceanography. Pearson's work is conducted through the Pearson Lab, located in Hoffman G9. She can be contacted via email at apearson@eps.harvard.edu or through her website at pearson.eps.harvard.edu.

Ann Pearson is a researcher at Harvard University specializing in Organic Geochemistry, Microbial Biogeochemistry, and Geobiology. Her work explores the interplay between biological processes and geochemical cycles, particularly through the analysis of organic compounds and isotopic signatures in marine and terrestrial environments. Pearson's research includes the study of radiocarbon dating techniques to trace organic matter sources, microbial lipid biomarkers, and the role of microbial communities in biogeochemical cycles. Her publications address topics such as methane oxidation, sterol synthesis in bacteria, and the impact of microbial activity on oceanic carbon dynamics. Her research contributes to understanding Earth's climate history and the evolution of life through geochemical and molecular approaches.