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Dr Vasile Ersek

Associate Professor

Department: Geography and Environmental Sciences

Dr Ersek is a palaeoclimatologist and geochemist who studies past climate changes and human-environment interactions. His research spans cave and karst science, atmospheric processes, paleoclimatology, palaeoceanography, and peat geochemistry. By applying geochemical methods to cave formations, water, and peat deposits, Dr Ersek aims to unravel the mysteries of past climate and environmental changes, providing insights for understanding our current and future climate.

Past Education and Employment

Postdoctoral researcher, Oxford University

PhD, Oregon State University, USA

MSc, Mississippi State University, USA

BSc, Babes-Bolyai University, Romania

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Vasile Ersek

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Ellison Building
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Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST

  • Annabel Wolf Hydroclimate variability in central Vietnam: past and present Start Date: 01/10/2017 End Date: 28/09/2021
  • Andrew Burnham Exploring the links between volcanoes, climate and humans using speleothem records Start Date: 02/04/2024
  • Chloe Snowling Unlocking the secrets of Vietnam's past climate: A multi-proxy approach using stalagmites Start Date: 01/10/2022
  • Lucy Carruthers The impact of climate change on the natural resources of coral reef islands in the Maldives. Start Date: 18/01/2021 End Date: 26/04/2024
  • Jack Longman The Carpathian-Balkans during the Holocene: Reconstructing human influences and climatic changes Start Date: 01/10/2014 End Date: 26/03/2018
  • Dimitra Skoulikari A detailed climatic context for the growth and decay of Cretan Civilisations Start Date: 01/10/2023

  • Geology BSc (Hons)
  • Geology MSc
  • Geology PhD
  • Fellow (FHEA) Higher Education Academy (HEA) 2016


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