Bjorn Brooks
About Bjorn Brooks
Bjorn Brooks is a data scientist with a Master of Science in Palaeobiology from the University of Bristol. He currently works at Living Carbon and has extensive experience in research and academia, including roles at various institutions and co-founding a company focused on climatic and environmental data.
Work at Living Carbon
Bjorn Brooks has been employed as a Data Scientist at Living Carbon since 2021. In this role, he focuses on environmental, ecological, and forest stand modeling, as well as ex ante carbon accounting and risk assessment. His work contributes to the company's mission of leveraging data to enhance carbon capture and promote sustainable forestry practices.
Education and Expertise
Bjorn Brooks holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Palaeobiology from the University of Bristol, which he completed from 2000 to 2002. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geology from Iowa State University, studying from 2003 to 2009. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from Iowa State University, graduating in 2000. His academic background supports his expertise in data science and environmental research.
Background
Bjorn Brooks has a diverse professional background in research and academia. He has worked as a Research Associate at both the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies and North Carolina State University from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a Research Fellow at the U.S. Forest Service from 2014 to 2020. His experience includes postdoctoral positions at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Achievements
Bjorn Brooks holds a US patent for a gas emission detection technology currently utilized in oil and gas fields. He co-founded Perceptual Informatics, a company that provides business insights based on climatic and environmental data. He has also accumulated four years of teaching experience as a geology professor and has significant research experience in both university settings and the USDA Forest Service.