Jiarui Liu

My research focuses on using isotope systematics to investigate biogeochemical cycles. I have used methane clumped isotopes to study the anaerobic oxidation of methane and methanogenesis, while also exploring methane dynamics in coastal wetlands and marine methane seeps through radiotracer incubations and emission measurements. Additionally, I have studied the formation of pyrite through multiple sulfur isotope analysis and the interplay between iron and sulfur diagenesis. As a Simons Postdoctoral Fellow, I am using naturally occurring ¹⁵N¹⁵N to quantify in-situ microbial N₂ production in oceanic waters. Beyond research, I enjoy hiking, traveling, playing basketball, and exploring maps.