The main research of the Carbonate Sedimentology and Geochemistry Group focuses on the evolution of the carbonate fabrics through time and its relationship to major global environmental and biogeochemical changes. Our research also focuses on the characterization of potential carbonate reservoirs, as well as, on sedimentary basin analysis. Our research uses multi-proxy approaches including field m
apping, sedimentology, stratigraphy, petrography and isotope and elemental geochemistry. Current projects primarily focus on 1) characterization of Cenozoic and Cretaceous carbonate platforms along the Circum Caribbean and 2) investigation of past changes in ocean oxygenation and acidification during periods of hig atmospheric pCO2, i.e Proterozoic, Permian-Triassic, Cretaceous OAEs. Our research also extend into 1) Holocene paleoclimate evolution along the Neotropics and its consequences on the pre-Hispanic cultures, 2) evolution of the Cenozoic continental sedimentary record along northern South America and its bearings on the Neotropic climate and northern South America paleogeography.
