Personal profile
Biography
My research focuses on the use of lake sedimentary records, especially chironomid sub-fossils, to reconstruct past environments. Current research interests include temperature reconstruction of late Pleistocene and Holocene climates, assessment of historic and pre-historic human impacts on lake systems, and impacts of recent climate change on lake ecosystems.
Research Interests
Palaeoclimatology and palaeolimnology Biogeography Chironomids Dendroecology and dendroclimatology Climate change
Teaching Interests
I teach Physical Geography at all levels, and run a methods course across all Taught Masters programmes in Geography. I have a particular interest in human impacts on the environment, long-term environmental change andthe Quaternary.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD., MA, BA
External positions
Head of School, National University of Ireland, Galway
1 May 2013 → …
Accepting PhD Students
- Accepting PhD Students
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Bacteria isolates from lake sediments as a promising proxy for temporally tracking organic pollution: A global review
O'Donovan, J., O'Dwyer, J., McKeown, M. & Potito, A., 3 Sep 2025, In: One Health.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Lake sediments invisible archives
Potito, A., 1 Jan 2024, Lakes in Ireland Mirrors of Change. Ireland: Marine InstituteResearch output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Temporal Assessment of Antimicrobial Resistance in the Environment, 34th Irish Environmental Researchers Colloquium, Waterford
Potito, A., 1 Jan 2024Research output: Other contribution (Published) › Other contribution
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Assessing the Temporal Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Lough Muckno Co. Monaghan, IQUA Spring Meeting, Cork
Potito, A., 1 Jan 2023Research output: Other contribution (Published) › Other contribution
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Ecological impacts of N-deposition in a remote, high-elevation lake in the Three River Headwaters Region, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau
Luo, Y., Taylor, K. J., Potito, A. P., Molloy, K., Beilman, D. W. & Tang, Y., Feb 2023, In: Journal of Paleolimnology. 69, 2, p. 141-160 20 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Julie O Donovan
Potito, A. (Primary Supervisor)
2024 → …Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Carlos Chique University of Galway
Potito, A. (Other)
2017 → 2018Activity: Other › Postgraduates Supervised
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Daisy Spencer University of Galway
Potito, A. (Other)
2016 → 2019Activity: Other › Postgraduates Supervised
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Conference of Irish Geographers
Potito, A. (Chaired Session)
16 May 2013 → 18 May 2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Irish Quaternary Association Spring Meeting
Potito, A. (Conference Organising Committee Member)
27 Apr 2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...