Karen Bemis

Karen Bemis is an active Assistant Professor at Rutgers University, affiliated with the Marine Sciences Building. She holds a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from Rutgers University (1995), an M.S. in Oceanography from the MIT/WHOI Joint Program (1991), and a B.A. in Geophysics (magna cum laude) from Rice University (1988).

• Ph.D. Rutgers University, 1995 - Geological Sciences
• M.S. MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography, 1991
• B.A. Rice University, 1988 - Geophysics (magna cum laude)

Karen’s research lies at the intersection of Marine Geophysics, Volcanology, and Visualization. She investigates hydrothermal plume behavior and heat flux, volcano morphology, and cinder cone eruption dynamics, with a focus on grain flow. Her work also explores how 3D visualization can enhance understanding of volcanology and marine geophysics.

Karen’s publications span topics including hydrothermal vent dynamics, volcanic landform analysis, and acoustic imaging of plumes. Her recent work includes modeling ocean eddies, studying eruptions at Axial Seamount, and refining 3D visualization tools for marine data.

While no scientific awards or prizes are explicitly mentioned in the provided text, her extensive work in hydrothermal plume modeling and volcano morphometry has contributed to foundational research in marine geophysics and volcanology.

Karen has collaborated on numerous publications with researchers like D. Silver, P. Rona, G. Xu, and others, focusing on interdisciplinary projects such as COVIS (Cabled Observatory Volume Imaging Sonar) and hydrothermal heat transfer studies at the NEPTUNE Observatory.