Dr. Terry Rolfe

I am a climate scientist with a background in applied physics, isotope biogeochemistry, and atmospheric chemistry. My research interests center around the application of high-precision isotopic and trace gas measurements to study greenhouse gas source and sink processes in both the atmosphere and ocean. I have worked on topics ranging from multi-decadal N₂O and SF₆ records in archived air samples, to changes in ocean uptake of CO₂, and emissions from composting systems. I earned my Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Portland State University (Portland, USA) and have held research and teaching positions at the University of Washington (Seattle, USA), Bates College (Lewiston, USA), and Guilford College (Greensboro, USA). In the classroom, I have taught courses in physics, climate science, and computational methods, with an emphasis on hands-on experimentation and Python-based data analysis. My work is driven by a commitment to clear, evidence-based communication on climate science to both students and the public.