Jonathan Fram

Jonathan Fram is an Associate Professor (Senior Research) at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS), serving as Project Manager for the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) Endurance Array. His research focuses on environmental fluid mechanics and the physical processes influencing nutrient dynamics in marine ecosystems. He holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley, followed by postdoctoral work at UC Santa Barbara and the University of Hawaii. His career includes roles as a systems engineer for OOI (2011-2018) and contributions to the Kilo Nalu Cabled Observatory. Fram’s work emphasizes cross-national collaboration and innovative data practices for ocean observation systems.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, UC Berkeley
• M.S. in Civil & Environmental Engineering, UC Berkeley

Research Interests:

• Environmental fluid mechanics
• Coastal and ocean dynamics
• Biogeochemical process interactions
• Instrumentation and data best practices
• Marine heatwaves and hypoxia events

His research combines field observations with advanced sensor technology to study coastal-ocean interactions and climate impacts.

Key Projects:

• OOI Endurance Array management
• Development of biogeochemical sensor protocols
• Cross-networked observations for marine heatwaves

Grants & Advising:

• Co-PI for OOI Endurance Array
• Experience in systems engineering and observatory design

Labs & Facilities:

• OOI Endurance Array operations
• Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) coordination