"I’m interested in how the ocean interacts with the atmosphere, particularly in regions like the Southern Ocean. At the Plymouth Marine Laboratory, I work with leading scientists to advance our understanding of these processes and their role in regulating Earth’s climate. "
Irene is a PhD student researching how sea ice and surface foam affect ocean CO2 uptake. She holds an MChem in Chemistry, specialising in the Atmosphere and Environment from the University of York. Her research experience includes a placement at the FAAM Airborne Laboratory, where she developed a methodology to estimate greenhouse gas fluxes from offshore oil and gas platforms. In addition, she took part in field campaigns operating the chemistry equipment in the aircraft. She also was awarded the Laidlaw Scholarship, which allowed her to conduct two air quality projects. The first one studied the effects on air quality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Zaragoza, Spain, compared to the UK. The second one tested a low-cost gas sensor and mapped the air quality of the city of Mindelo, in Cabo Verde.
Her research interests lie in atmospheric chemistry, air-sea gas exchange, oceanography and polar sciences. She brings expertise in data analysis, modelling, field measurements, and scientific communication.