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Spencer Fire, Ph.D.

Spencer Fire, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences

Dr. Fire's research program combines an interest in the very smallest and the very largest organisms in the sea.

Wildlife ToxicologyMarine MammalsHarmful Algal BloomsMarine BiotoxinsRed Tide
David Harris, Ph.D.

David Harris, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences

Dr. Harris' dissertation research investigated the Baldwin Effect using a sample of 200,000 quasar spectra.

Economics of Mars ColonizationPhysics Education ResearchSpace Technology
Kelli Hunsucker, Ph.D.

Kelli Hunsucker, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences

Dr. Hunsucker investigates biofouling prevention methods for marine growth and eco-engineering techniques for ecosystem enhancement.

Marine EducationOceanographyUVCBiofilmsBiofouling
Travis Hunsucker, Ph.D.

Travis Hunsucker, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences

Travis Hunsucker is an ocean engineer with experience in the aerospace, oil and gas, shipping, and naval industries.

Applied Marine HydrodynamicsFrictional DragShipping EmissionsSeakeepingApplied Hydromechanics
Marshall Jones

Marshall Jones

Assistant Professor and Director | School of Psychology

Dr. Jones is a recognized innovator in public safety and law enforcement, both as a practitioner and applied researcher.

Organizational BehaviorImplicit Bias TrainingLaw Enforcement Policies and ProceduresLeadership PathfindingLeadership Development
Mariana Juras, Ph.D.

Mariana Juras, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | School of Psychology

Dr. Juras's research interests include family matters on clinical and forensic psychology.

Family TherapyClinical PsychologyDivorce and the Effects of Divorce on ChildrenDomestic ViolenceChild Custody
Daniel Kirk, Ph.D.

Daniel Kirk, Ph.D.

Professor | College of Engineering and Science

Dr. Kirk's research focuses on air-breathing propulsion and rocket propulsion, and additive manufacturing for aerospace applications.

Aerospace ApplicationsRocket PropulsionRocket ScienceFluid MechanicsFluid Dynamics
Steven Lazarus, Ph.D.

Steven Lazarus, Ph.D.

Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences

Dr. Lazarus' research interests include data assimilation, electrical phenomena such as gigantic jets, and wind/wave interactions.

Climate ChangeHurricanesWind and WavesData AssimilationGigantic Jets
Manasvi Lingam, Ph.D.

Manasvi Lingam, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences

Dr. Lingam's research interests are primarily within the transdisciplinary areas of astrobiology.

Planetary SciencePlasma PhysicsAstrobiologyAstrophysics
Shem Malmquist

Shem Malmquist

Instructor | College of Aeronautics

Shem Malmquist is an international Boeing 777 captain and experienced accident and safety investigator.

Aircraft OperationsAccident InvestigationSystem Safety EngineeringSafety Analysis