Christopher Janousek

Dr. Christopher Janousek is an Assistant Professor (Senior Research) at Oregon State University studying climate change impacts on coastal ecosystems. His research spans estuarine wetlands across the US Pacific coast, examining carbon storage, sea-level rise vulnerability, and restoration outcomes.

Research combines field experiments on plant productivity, decomposition, and hydrology with greenhouse studies on plant responses to inundation and salinity. Current projects include blue carbon assessment in Pacific Northwest tidal marshes and monitoring restoration effectiveness. Collaborates with USGS, EPA, and NOAA researchers across multiple field sites.