About Pupa Gilbert
My group and I are interested in biomineralization, that is, in understanding the formation mechanisms, structure, chemistry, and materials properties of natural biominerals. These include coral skeletons, sea urchin spines, mollusk shell nacre, tooth enamel, and cochleae. Understanding biomineral-environment interactions in the past, present, and future. Understanding how biomineralization evolved. Saving coral reefs from climate change.