Biography

My research and teaching interests focus on ecosystems and how they change. In particular, I use palaeoecology, vegetation modelling, archaeological, biogeographical and ecological data to determine the role of past events in shaping the present day composition and distribution of tropical ecosystems. My main research area remains in tropical environments, and I am currently working on projects in Cameroon, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Thailand and Uganda. My research is funded by research councils (e.g. UK’s National Environmental Research Council, The Netherlands Foundation); the European Union; and national governments (e.g. United Kingdom and The Netherlands) and NGOs (e.g. WWF). In addition to understanding past ecosystem transitions, much of our work is focused on applying this knowledge on ecosystem dynamics to contemporary challenges around climate change, development and social economic change. By using insights from the past we can manage the future better and achieve the various sustainable development agendas - internationally, nationally and locally.

Expertise

Research Type
Applied Research, Interdisciplinary Research, Research Interface and Management, Transdisciplinary Research
Sectors
Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Professional, scientific and technical activities, Water supply
Methods
Earth Observations, Field Experiments, Integrative Assessments, Mixed Methods, Modeling, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis, Synthesis and Meta-analysis
Spatial Scale of Expertise
Continental, Global/Hemispheric, Local/Community, National/Cultural, Regional
Time Scales
100 kyr, Billenial (Mio yrs), Decadal/Centennial, Millenial, Seasonal/Annual
Statistical Focus
Extremes, Mean Change/Trends
Mountain Ranges of Research Expertise
Albertine Rift Mountains, Andes, Atlas Mountains, Cape Fold Mountains, Drakensberg Mountains, Eastern Arc Mountains, Eastern Rift Mountains, Ethiopian Highlands, Scottish Highlands
Inputs / Participation to/in UN Conventions
CBD, UN Agenda 2030 (SDGs) / UN HLPF, UNFCCC
Participation in Assessments
IPBES, IPCC

Disciplines

Biological Sciences
Biodiversity, Botany, Ecology, Ecosystem Functioning, Ecosystem Services, Terrestrial Ecosystems
Earth Sciences
Physical Geography
Integrated Systems
Carbon Cycle, Hydrogeochemical Cycle, Social-ecological Systems
Social Sciences and Humanities
Art Studies, Musicology, Theatre and Film Studies, Architecture, Economics, Ethnology, Social and Human Geography, History, Classical Studies, Archaeology, Prehistory and Early History

Projects

Start Date
Sept. 1, 2005
End Date
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Funding Source
Numerous
Role
PI / Co-PI
Homepage
https://www.york.ac.uk/environment/research/kite/projects/
Location
Mainly East West and southern Africa but also projects in Thailand, Chile, Ecuador and Colombia
Country
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Publications

Authors
Lindsey Gillson, and Alistair Seddon, and Ondřej Mottl, and Ke Zhang, and Kelly Kirsten, and Peter Gell, and Rob A. Marchant, and Christoph Schwörer, and Estelle Razanatsoa, and Paul J. Lane, and Colin J. Courtney‐Mustaphi, and John Dearing
Journal
Global Change Biology
Publication Year
2025
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.70017

Authors
Bethany J. Allen, and Daniel J. Hill, and Ariane M. Burke, and Michael Clark, and Robert Marchant, and Lindsay C. Stringer, and David R. Williams, and Christopher Lyon
Journal
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Publication Year
2024
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2023.0011

Authors
Adam J. M. Devenish, and Petra Schmitter, and Nugun P. Jellason, and Nafeesa Esmail, and Nur Abdi, and Selase Kofi Adanu, and B. Adolph, and Maha Al-Zu'bi, and Amali A. Amali, and Jennie Barron, and Abbie Chapman, and Alexandre Chausson, and Moses Chibesa, and Joanne E. Davies, and Emmanuel Dugan, and Glory Ikponmwosa Edwards, and Anthony Egeru, and Tagel Gebrehiwot, and Geoffrey Griffiths, and Amleset Haile, and Henry Hunga, and Lizzy Igbine, and Ousman M. Jarju, and Francis Keya, and Mohammad S. Khalifa, and William R. Ledoux, and Lemlem Tajebe Lejissa, and Pius Loupa, and Jonathan Lwanga, and Everisto Mapedza, and Robert Marchant, and Tess McLoud, and Patience Mukuyu, and Labram M. Musah, and Moses Mwanza, and Jacob Mwitwa, and Dora Neina, and Tim Newbold, and Samuel Njogo, and Elizabeth Robinson, and Wales Singini, and Bridget Bwalya Umar, and Frank Wesonga, and Simon Willcock, and Jingyi Yang, and Joe Tobias
Journal
OpenAlex
Publication Year
2023
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.60692/5v2x4-w4d97

Authors
Rebecca Jo Stormes Newman, and Rob Marchant, and Charis Enns, and Claudia Capitani
Journal
Development in Practice
Publication Year
2021
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2020.1854689

Authors
Kathleen D. Morrison, and Emily Hammer, and Oliver Boles, and Marco Madella, and Nicki J. Whitehouse, and Marie‐José Gaillard, and J.L. Bates, and Marc Vander Linden, and Stefania Merlo, and Alice Yao, and Laura Popova, and Austin Hill, and Ferrán Antolín, and Andrew M. Bauer, and Stefano Biagetti, and Rosie R. Bishop, and Philip I. Buckland, and Pablo Cruz, and Dagmar Dreslerová, and Gerrit L. Dusseldorp, and Erle C. Ellis, and Dragana Filipović, and H. Thomas Foster, and Matthew Hannaford, and Sandy P. Harrison, and Manjil Hazarika, and Hajnalka Herold, and Johanna Hilpert, and Jed O. Kaplan, and Rebecca Hamilton, and Kees Klein Goldewijk, and Jan Kolář, and Elizabeth Kyazike, and Julian Laabs, and Carla Lancelotti, and Paul Lane, and Dan Lawrence, and Krista Lewis, and Umberto Lombardo, and Giulio Lucarini, and Manuel Arroyo‐Kalin, and Rob Marchant, and Francis Mayle, and Meriel McClatchie, and Madeleine McLeester, and Scott Mooney, and Magdalena Moskal-del Hoyo, and Vanessa Navarrete, and Emmanuel Ndiema, and Eduardo Goés Neves, and Marek Nowak, and Welmoed A. Out, and Cameron A. Petrie, and Leanne N. Phelps, and Zsolt Pinke, and Stéphen Rostain, and Thembi Russell, and Andrew Sluyter, and Amy Styring, and Eduardo Kazuo Tamanaha, and Evert Thomas, and V. Selvakumar, and Lynn Welton, and Marco Zanon
Journal
OpenAlex
Publication Year
2021
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.60692/trrfw-ckx88

Authors
Colin J. Courtney Mustaphi, and Rahab Kinyanjui, and Anna Shoemaker, and Cassian Mumbi, and Veronica Muiruri, and Laura Marchant, and Stephen M. Rucina, and Rob Marchant
Journal
Quaternary Research
Publication Year
2021
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1017/qua.2020.76

Authors
Nvenakeng Awung, and Rob Marchant
Journal
Environments
Publication Year
2016
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.3390/environments3040036

Authors
Judicaël Lebamba, and Annie Vincens, and Anne-Marie Lézine, and Rob Marchant, and Guillaume Buchet
Journal
Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology
Publication Year
2016
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.revpalbo.2016.10.001

Authors
Philip J. Platts, and Peter A. Omeny, and Rob Marchant
Journal
Afr. J. Ecol.
Publication Year
2014
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.12180

Authors
Matthias Heckmann, and Veronica Muiruri, and Arnoud Boom, and Rob Marchant
Journal
Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology
Publication Year
2014
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.palaeo.2014.04.005

Authors
Rob Marchant, and A Ahrends, and J Finch, and A Jump, and J Lovett, and C McClean, and C Mumbi, and P Platts, and P Yanda
Journal
IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.
Publication Year
2009
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1307/6/7/072043

Authors
Stephen M. Rucina, and Veronica M. Muiruri, and Rahab N. Kinyanjui, and Katy McGuiness, and Rob Marchant
Journal
Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology
Publication Year
2009
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.palaeo.2009.08.008

Authors
Philip J. Platts, and Colin J. McClean, and Jon C. Lovett, and Rob Marchant
Journal
Ecological Modelling
Publication Year
2008
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2008.06.028

Authors
Robert Marchant, and Henry Hooghiemstra
Journal
Earth-Science Reviews
Publication Year
2004
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2004.01.003

Authors
Robert Marchant, and Hermann Behling, and Juan-Carlos Berrio, and Antoine Cleef, and Joost Duivenvoorden, and Henry Hooghiemstra, and Peter Kuhry, and Bert Melief, and Elisabeth Schreve-Brinkman, and Bas Van Geel, and Thomas Van der Hammen, and Guido Van Reenen, and Michael Wille
Journal
J. Quaternary Sci.
Publication Year
2002
External Reference
https://doi.org/10.1002/jqs.669

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MRI Roles and Involvement

Role
SLC-Member
Science Leadership Council (SLC) Member
2021