Puspa Adhikari, Ph.D.
Expert in marine and environmental chemistry · Florida Gulf Coast University
Puspa Adhikari uses the ocean floor and water column to investigate the impact of Florida's red tide, organic pollutants and nutrients.
Gulf of Mexico Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Nutrients Organic Pollutants Marine and Environmental Chemistry
Brian LaPointe, Ph.D.
Research Professor at FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute · Florida Atlantic University
Brian Lapointe’s research interests include algal physiology and biochemistry, marine bioinvasions and marine conservation.
Marine Bioinvasions Coral Reef Ecology Algal Physiology Biochemistry Seagrass Ecology
Robert S. Young
Professor · Western Carolina University
Robert S. Young is a licensed professional geologist in three states (FL, NC, SC).
Holocene landscape evolution in the southern Appalachians Wetlands Coastal Management Coastal Processes Hurricanes
Joshua Voss, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Joshua Voss's areas of interest include coral reef ecology, coral health and disease, molecular ecology, marine conservation and management.
Coral Health and Disease Coral Reef Ecosystems Marine Conservation Molecular Ecology Coral Reef Ecology
Darren Rumbold, Ph.D.
Expert in landscape-scale ecology · Florida Gulf Coast University
Darren Rumbold is an expert in environmental toxicology and mercury in estuarine and coastal systems.
Marine Ecology Ecological Risk Assessment Mercury Biogeochemistry and Biomagnification Environmental Toxicology Water Quality
Joanne Muller, Ph.D.
Expert in hurricanes and climate change · Florida Gulf Coast University
Joanne Muller is an expert in the impact of climate change in tropical and sub-tropical areas.
Women in STEM Weather Climate Change Paleoclimatology Hurricanes
Jeffrey Buler
Professor, Wildlife Ecology · University of Delaware
Prof. Buler's current research focuses on radar biology, avian ecology and migration, landscape ecology, and conservation biology.
Bird Migration Radar Aeroecology Landscape Ecology Species Distribution Modeling Stopover Ecology
Michel Boufadel
Distinguished Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Michel Boufadel focuses on water, water technology and energy, offering insights into oil spills and other environmental disasters.
Oil Spills Global Warming Sustainability Water Technology Environmental Disasters
Corene Matyas
Professor · University of Florida
Corene Matyas researches the spatial analysis of rainfall from tropical cyclones.
Rainfall Severe Weather Tropical Cyclones
Michael L. Parsons, Ph.D.
Expert in coastal water health · Florida Gulf Coast University
Michael Parsons studies the causes of harmful algal blooms and how their toxins can impact marine and human lives.
Phytoplankton Ecology Coral Reef Ecology Ciguatera Outbreaks Coastal Water Health Plankton Ecosystems
Spencer Fire, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Fire's research program combines an interest in the very smallest and the very largest organisms in the sea.
Wildlife Toxicology Marine Mammals Harmful Algal Blooms Marine Biotoxins Red Tide
Rattan Lal
Associate Professor, Soil Science | Environment and Natural Resources · The Ohio State University
Rattan Lal is a Professor of Soil Physics in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University .
Soil Science Environment Natural Resources
Edwin "Win" Everham, Ph.D.
Expert on hurricanes and other disturbances and their ecological impact · Florida Gulf Coast University
Edwin Everham is an expert in ecological modeling and restoration ecology.
Water Resources Urban Ecology Impacts of Climate Change Restoration Ecology Hurricane Impacts on Ecosystems
Cynthia Barnett
Journalist in Residence/Director · University of Florida
Cynthia Barnett is an environmental journalist who writes about water and climate issues.
Florida Ecology Climate Change Environmental Journalism Sustainability
Samantha Chapman, PhD
Professor of Biology | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Samantha Chapman, PhD is an Associate Professor with expertise in global change in coastal ecosystems and invasive plant species.
Coastal Ecosystems Wetlands Biodiversity Loss Climate change effects on coastal wetlands Invasive Species
Randall Curren
Professor of Philosophy · University of Rochester
Randall Curren is an ethicist who works across the boundaries of moral, political, legal, environmental, and educational philosophy.
Ethics of Sustainability Moral Psychology Ancient Greek Philosophy patriotic education
Michael Rawlins
Extension Associate Professor and Associate Director, Climate System Research Center · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Michael Rawlins seeks to connect and understand water, energy and carbon cycling across the earth's land, atmosphere and ocean domains.
Climatology Hydrology Arctic Science Climate Hydrology of Arctic Environments
William Louda, Ph.D.
Research Professor · Florida Atlantic University
WIlliam Louda studies algal blooms, water quality, and how that affects microalgal communities (phytoplankton, periphyton, epiphytes etc.).
Algal Blooms Organic Geochemistry Phosphorus Pollution Photosynthetic and Accessory Pigments Microalgal Communities
Molly Nation, Ph.D.
Expert in environmental education · Florida Gulf Coast University
Molly Nation explores environmental issues within formal education settings.
Environmental Change Environmental Education Nature-based Solutions Translational Climate Climate Policy
Jeanette Wyneken, Ph.D.
Professor · Florida Atlantic University
Jeanette Wyneken is an expert in vertebrate morphology, physiological ecology, behavioral ecology, and marine conservation biology.
Marine Conservation Biology Physiological Ecology Vertebrate Morphology Behavioral Ecology