Our lab investigates how ecosystem processes respond to global change, with a particular focus on carbon and nutrient dynamics in fire-prone ecosystems. We are currently working on two main research themes: (1) plant–soil–microbe feedbacks in response to fire, and (2) the biogeochemistry of ecosystem engineers such as termites. Most of our current work is based in African savannas, where we integrate field experiments, observational studies, and biogeochemical analyses to understand how disturbances shape ecosystem functioning and the provision of ecosystem services.