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Thomas Missimer, Ph.D., P.G.

Thomas Missimer, Ph.D., P.G.

Professor Emeritus

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

Injection WellsGeologyDesalinationGroundwater ContaminationGroundwater Hydrology
Barry H. Rosen, Ph.D.

Barry H. Rosen, Ph.D.

Expert in cyanobacteria, harmful algal blooms and blue-green algae

Barry Rosen studies the nature of freshwater harmful algal blooms and their dynamics.

blue-green algaeCyanobacterial geneticsDiatomsLimnologyFish kills
James Douglass, Ph.D.

James Douglass, Ph.D.

Expert in coastal marine ecology

James Douglass studies the interactions among living organisms and the environment in coastal waters, including algae blooms.

ReefsAlgaeOystersWater PollutionMarine Biology
Molly Nation, Ph.D.

Molly Nation, Ph.D.

Expert in environmental education

Molly Nation explores environmental issues within formal education settings.

Environmental ChangeEnvironmental EducationNature-based SolutionsTranslational ClimateClimate Policy
Nora Egan Demers, Ph.D.

Nora Egan Demers, Ph.D.

Expert in health and pollution

Nora Demers researches the effects of stressors on biological systems.

Human HealthEffects of Stressors on Biological SystemsCommunity EngagementImmunologyEnvironmental Pollutants
Greg Tolley, Ph.D.

Greg Tolley, Ph.D.

Expert in marine ecology

Greg Tolley studies estuaries, including the ecology of oyster reefs and the impact of freshwater inflow on estuarine ecosystems.

Science EducationWater QualityPhysiology of Estuarine OrganismsFreshwater InflowEstuaries and Estuarine Ecosystems
Michael L. Parsons, Ph.D.

Michael L. Parsons, Ph.D.

Expert in coastal water health

Michael Parsons studies the causes of harmful algal blooms and how their toxins can impact marine and human lives.

Coral Reef EcologyCiguatera OutbreaksCoastal Water HealthPlankton EcosystemsHarmful Algal Blooms
Serge Thomas, Ph.D.

Serge Thomas, Ph.D.

Expert in the ecology of aquatic environments

Serge Thomas specializes in the consequences of natural and human stresses in aquatic ecosystems.

Ecological EngineeringHydrosystemsTechnologies to Clean WaterMicroplasticsAlgal Blooms
H. Shelton Weeks, Ph.D.

H. Shelton Weeks, Ph.D.

Expert in real estate and financial markets

H. Shelton Weeks has extensive industry experience in valuation of real property with an emphasis on senior living projects.

CondominiumsInvestmentsFinancial MarketsReal EstateCorporate Finance
Edwin "Win" Everham, Ph.D.

Edwin "Win" Everham, Ph.D.

Expert on hurricanes and other disturbances and their ecological impact

Edwin Everham is an expert in ecological modeling and restoration ecology.

Restoration EcologyHurricane Impacts on EcosystemsDisturbance EcologyEcological ModelingEcological Monitoring