Manuel Chevalier, PhD

My current research is primarily focused on developing innovative quantitative and/or qualitative statistical techniques that: 1) allow for improved interpretations and comparisons of fossil records, 2) enable the development of robust regional reconstructions of past climate, and 3) facilitate detailed comparisons of palaeo-data with general circulation model (GCM) simulations to both improve model performance and study specific elements of climate system dynamics. To do so, I am focusing on creating links between the data and the modelling communities by developing accessible, easy-to-use tools such as point-and-click software and R packages. These tools are designed to enable more effective discussions and information exchange. My experience with informatics, statistics, palaeoenvironmental data and climate reconstructions places me at the interface between these communities, allowing me to appreciate and address the needs of each, and serve as an interlocutor, facilitating the holistic advancement of our understanding of past climate change.