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Sascha Usenko B.S., Ph.D.

Professor of Environmental Science. Director, Environmental Science Graduate ProgramBaylor University

Environmental chemist focused on transport, transformation & forensic fingerprinting of anthropogenic contaminants in aquatic ecosystems

Aquatic EcologyEnvironmental Forensic ChemistryAnthropogenic Contaminants
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Andrew Danylchuk

Professor of Fish ConservationUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Andrew Danylchuk’s research seeks to understand the factors that influence the life history and ecology of fish and other aquatic organisms.

Fish ConservationImpacts of Climate Change on Fish and Aquatic EcosystemsBehavior and Survival of Coastal FisheriesBest Practices for Managing Recreational Fishing
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Pallav Ray, Ph.D.

Associate Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine SciencesFlorida Tech

Dr. Ray researches tropical climate dynamics and its variability using observations, models, and theory.

Tropical Meteorology‎Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)Tropics-Extratropics Interactions and PredictabilitySurface Heat Flux in the TropicsUrban Climate
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Thomas Missimer, Ph.D., P.G.

Professor EmeritusFlorida Gulf Coast University

Thomas Missimer conducts research into groundwater, sedimentary geology, water resources management, and geochemistry.

Injection WellsGeologyDesalinationGroundwater ContaminationGroundwater Hydrology
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Melissa May, Ph.D.

Expert in marine invertebrate physiology & ecologyFlorida Gulf Coast University

Melissa May teaches courses in oceanography, marine ecology, invertebrate biology, and cellular and molecular physiology.

Marine BiologySubtidal EcologyBivalve BiologyMarine Invertebrate Physiology‎Cellular Physiology
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Sivaramakrishnan Balachandar

Distinguished ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Balachandar studies data-driven solutions of industrial and environmental multiphase flow processes from volcanic eruptions to fuel spray.

Petascale and Exascale ComputingHigh-Speed Multiphase FlowsEnvironmental FlowsTurbulent FlowMultiphase Flow
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Jase Bernhardt

Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and SustainabilityHofstra University

Dr. Bernhardt's current research is focused on using VR technology to teach about dangerous weather conditions.

Rip Tide safetyHurricanesClimatologyClimate ChangeWeather
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Professor Helen Dawes

Professor of Movement Science and Director for the Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation SciencesOxford Brookes University

Her expertise is in human movement and optimising performance of the body - through understanding the mechanisms of movement.

Elite AthletesMental HealthRehabilitationHuman MovementExercise
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Brooke Flammang

Assistant Professor, Biological SciencesNew Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor Flammang specializes in functional morphology, biomechanics, and bioinspired technology of fishes, including sharks and remora.

Marine BiologyPhysiologyBiomechanicsBiologyBiomechanics of Animal Locomotion
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John R. White

Associate Dean of Research and ProfessorLouisiana State University

Dr. White's research focuses on biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in aquatic systems.

Coastal RestorationBiogeochemistryOceanographyWater QualityWetlands