Kelli Hunsucker, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Hunsucker investigates biofouling prevention methods for marine growth and eco-engineering techniques for ecosystem enhancement.
Marine Education Oceanography UVC Biofilms Biofouling
Melanie Szulczewski
Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Szulczewki's research focuses on soil science and environmental toxicology.
Earth and Environmental Studies Environmental Issues Climate Change Solar Cooking Soil Science
Ramani Narayan
Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science · Michigan State University
Expert in biodegradable plastics, biobased and recyclable composites
Renewable Resources Biodegradable Polymers and Materials Engineering Polymers and Plastics Biobased and Recyclable Composites
Dr Amreen Bashir
Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences · Aston University
Dr Bashir's research interests include clinical microbiology and environmental microbiology.
Clinical Microbiology Antimicrobial Resistance Bacteria Found in Food Make Up Products Food and Water Microbiology
Jehangir Bhadha
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Jehangir Bhadha is advancing integrated soil, water, and nutrient management to promote sustainable agriculture.
Sustainable Agriculture Water Quality Soil Nutrient Management
Metin Duran, PhD
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering | College of Engineering · Villanova University
Metin Duran, PhD, is an expert on using beneficial microorganisms to re-mediate pollutants and remove harmful microorganisms from water.
Microbial Water Quality Renewable Energy from Waste Wastewater Treatment Water Pollution
Douglas J. Casa, Ph.D.
CEO-Korey Stringer Institute, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Department of Kinesiology · University of Connecticut
Focused on prevention of sudden death in sport, exertional heat stroke, wearable technologies, hydration, and performance in the heat
Elite Atheletes Hydration/Dehydration Fluid-Electrolyte Balance Exertional Heat Illnesses Wearable Technologies
Andrew Danylchuk
Professor of Fish Conservation, Department of Environmental Conservation · University 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 Conservation Impacts of Climate Change on Fish and Aquatic Ecosystems Behavior and Survival of Coastal Fisheries Best Practices for Managing Recreational Fishing
David Boutt
Professor of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences · University of Massachusetts Amherst
David Boutt's research focuses on the interplay of surface water and groundwater, and on sub-surface processes that impact it on its journey
Drought Hydrogeology Groundwater Recharge Processes Groundwater Water
Kurt Schwenk, Ph.D.
Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Behavior · University of Connecticut
Professor Schwenk studies the functional morphology and evolution of lizards and snakes.
Reptiles Lizards Phenotypic Evolution Evolutionary Biology Ecology
Kevin Rose
Frederic R. Kolleck ’52 Career Development Chair in Freshwater Ecology · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Computational modeling of links between freshwater ecology and carbon cycling
Climate Change Aquatic Ecology Carbon Cycling Freshwater Ecosystems Biogeochemistry
M. Eric Benbow
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Insect - Microbe interactions in aquatic ecology, forensics, and human health.
Forensic Sciences Infectious Disease Ecology Aquatic Entomology Aquatic Ecology Microbial Ecology
Christianne Wilhelmson
Executive Director · Georgia Strait Alliance
Non-profit leader in ocean conservation in urban British Columbia, where 75 per cent of the province's population lives, works and plays.
Ocean Conservation Whale protection Habitat protection Marine planning Salmon Aquaculture
Jun Yao
Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jun Yao has made international news for his discovery of how to create power from the humidity in air.
Synthesis of Nanomaterials Green Electronics Nanoelectronic Devices and Sensors Bioelectronic Interfaces and Wearable Devices Electricity from Air
Jessica Warren
Professor, Earth Science · University of Delaware
Dr. Warren's research focuses on plate tectonics and mantle dynamics.
Plate Tectonics Rheology Mantle Geochemistry Peridotites
Dr. Bob Drost
Assistant Professor · Michigan State University
Robert Drost's research and teaching focus specifically emphasizes Science Communication and Natural Hazard warning.
Tornado Warning Systems Tornados
Jim Sullivan, Ph.D.
Executive Director · Florida Atlantic University
Jim Sullivan is an expert in biological and physical mechanisms controlling the spatial-temporal dynamics of plankton populations.
Sampling Instrumentation Harmful Algal Bloom Dynamics Spatial-temporal Dynamics of Plankton Bioluminescence in the Ocean
Stephen J. Taylor, P.E.
Principal Civil Engineer · Global Water Experts
Heavy Civil Design and Management Including Heap Leach and Tailings Facilities Analysis, Design and Construction
Engineered Systems Risk Assessments Closure Design & Construction for Leach Pads and Tailing Facilities Large Dam Projects Large Water Conveyance Projects Heap Leach and Tailings Facility Analyses Design and Construction
Ken Catania
Stevenson Professor of Biological Sciences · Vanderbilt University
Expert on sensory systems' impact on animal behavior, particularly naked mole rats, star-nosed moles, cockroaches and eels.
spatial maps rodents Biological Sciences neural processing mammals
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