Alexei Pinchuk

Dr. Alexei Pinchuk is a Research Professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks' College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, specializing in zooplankton ecology, pelagic ecosystems, and climate impacts on marine environments. His work focuses on zooplankton distribution, growth, and reproduction in relation to physical oceanographic conditions.

Education:

• Ph.D. Oceanography, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2006)
• M.S. Oceanography, University of Alaska Fairbanks (1997)
• M.S. Zoology, St. Petersburg State University (1987)

Research Interests:

• Zooplankton taxonomy, ecology, and physiology
• Climatic and environmental drivers of marine ecosystems
• Arctic and subarctic species distribution patterns
• Climate change impacts on marine food webs

Recent Work Trends: Dr. Pinchuk's studies emphasize DNA metabarcoding, under-ice Arctic ecosystems, and the effects of warming oceans on zooplankton communities. Collaborative projects assess zooplankton responses to sea ice retreat and marine heat waves.

Grants & Advising:

• Advises students Wesley Strasburger and Alex Knobloch
• Conducts NSF-funded projects on Bering Sea zooplankton dynamics and climate modeling
• Leads studies on biochemical age measures in Alaskan king crab

Affiliations:

• Alaska SeaLife Center
• North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES)
• Alliance for Coastal Technologies
• American Geophysical Union (AGU)