Professional summary
Julia is Head of Atmosphere-Biosphere Interactions and a Principal Research Scientist interested in the trace gas fluxes from various ecosystems, including natural and agricultural systems.
Her main research focuses on measuring and interpreting biosphere-atmosphere-exchange fluxes of trace gases such as greenhouse gases (CO2, N2O, CH4), NO and ozone depleting gases (methyl halides and volatile organic compounds - VOCs), as well as hydrogen (H2) and the cycling of carbon and nitrogen in ecosystems. Julia's work also involves using gas chromatography (GC-ECD/FID/MS/PDHID), and technologies such as quantum cascade laser, cavity ring-down laser and ion chromatography.
Current research focuses on greenhouse gas fluxes from oil palm plantations in Southeast Asia and West Africa focusing on sustainability issues and restoration options, as well as investigating the soil sink as an environmental response to hydrogen emissions, and nitrogen use efficiency of rice cropping systems in South Asia.