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Joyce Fassbender, Ph.D.

Joyce Fassbender, Ph.D.

Expert in insect and spider biodiversity

Joyce Fassbender is an entomologist and arachnologist with research interests in general biology.

BeetlesSpidersInsect BiodiversityEntomologyArachnology
Darren Rumbold, Ph.D.

Darren Rumbold, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus

Darren Rumbold is an expert in environmental toxicology and mercury in estuarine and coastal systems.

Marine EcologyEcological Risk AssessmentMercury Biogeochemistry and BiomagnificationEnvironmental ToxicologyWater Quality
Don Duke, Ph.D., P.E.

Don Duke, Ph.D., P.E.

Expert in water resources and pollution control

Don Duke applies science and engineering analysis to policy and management decisions.

Municipal stormwater pollution reductionIndustrial stormwater pollution reductionFlood mitigation policyWater Resources PolicyWater quality assessment
Fritz Roka, Ph.D.

Fritz Roka, Ph.D.

Expert in agriculture economics

Fritz Roka specializes in the study and research of Florida agribusiness.

Farm ManagementFarm LaborCitrus BusinessFlorida AgribusinessAgricultural Economic Impact
Puspa Adhikari, Ph.D.

Puspa Adhikari, Ph.D.

Expert in marine and environmental chemistry

Puspa Adhikari uses the ocean floor and water column to investigate the impact of Florida's red tide, organic pollutants and nutrients.

Gulf of MexicoPolycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)NutrientsOrganic PollutantsMarine and Environmental Chemistry
Noah Valenstein, J.D.

Noah Valenstein, J.D.

Expert in water policy and politics

Noah Valenstein is the former chief resiliency officer and head of the Department of Environmental Protection for the State of Florida.

Environmental Policy and PoliticsWater PolicyEnvironmental PolicyEvergladesAgricultural Policy