Joseph Resing

Joseph Resing serves as a Senior Research Scientist at NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) within the Earth-Ocean Interactions (EOI) Program and holds an Affiliate Associate Professor position at the University of Washington's School of Oceanography. He also maintains a Research Scientist appointment at the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach bridging government science and academic research.

Dr. Resing's research focuses on trace element chemistry, climate variability and predictability (CLIVAR), submarine volcanic and hydrothermal activity, and vent plume chemistry. His work examines how hydrothermal systems influence ocean chemistry, particularly regarding iron cycling and trace metal transport. He has conducted extensive research on the Mariana Arc, Lau Basin, and Atlantic Ocean, investigating how hydrothermal plumes transport dissolved metals across ocean basins and how atmospheric dust deposition affects ocean chemistry.

Analysis of Dr. Resing's publication record reveals a consistent focus on hydrothermal processes and their biogeochemical implications. His most recent work demonstrates sophisticated understanding of basin-scale metal transport, hydrothermal plume dynamics, and the connections between volcanic activity and ocean chemistry. His research often involves large-scale oceanographic surveys and international collaborations, with particular emphasis on Pacific Ocean systems.

Dr. Resing has secured substantial funding through multiple NSF and NOAA grants, including current projects on the U.S. GEOTRACES Pacific Section and dynamics of eruptive plumes above submarine arc volcanoes. His past funding includes significant work on the CLIVAR/CO2 Repeat Hydrography program, exploring trace metal deposition and cycling in the North Atlantic. He has participated in numerous research expeditions to study hydrothermal systems, including the Submarine Ring of Fire projects in the Western Pacific.

Working primarily from NOAA's PMEL laboratory in Seattle, Dr. Resing leads analytical efforts focused on trace element measurements in seawater and hydrothermal plumes. His laboratory work employs advanced techniques including flow injection analysis with in-line preconcentration for measuring aluminum and manganese in seawater. He collaborates extensively with researchers from the University of Hawaii, Florida State University, Oregon State University, and other institutions on large interdisciplinary projects.