Greg Cutter

Greg Cutter is a Professor in the Department of Ocean and Earth Sciences at Old Dominion University, serving as Interim AVP for Research Compliance. His research focuses on biogeochemical processes linking biology and chemistry in aquatic systems, with expertise in trace element cycling, sulfur gas dynamics, and global change impacts. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Cruz (1982) and a B.A. in Chemistry from UC San Diego (1977).

Education:

• Ph.D. Chemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz (1982)
• B.A. Chemistry, University of California, San Diego (1977)

Research Interests:
Dr. Cutter investigates processes affecting trace element speciation (e.g., arsenic, selenium, hydrogen sulfide) in marine and estuarine systems. Key areas include air-sea exchange of trace elements, paleoceanographic tracers, and analytical methodologies for aquatic chemistry. His work integrates field studies, lab experiments, and computer modeling.

Grants & Awards:
Recipient of the R&D 100 Award (2013) for innovative technologies and the ASLO Sustaining Fellow designation (2015). Over 50 grants include leadership in the international GEOTRACES program, studying trace element distributions in ocean basins.

Labs & Collaborations:
Directs the Cutter Laboratory, advancing research on biogeochemical cycles. Collaborates globally on projects like the Pacific Meridional Transect (GP15) and Arctic GEOTRACES studies. Engages in educational initiatives to diversify ocean science.