Karl Kaiser

Professor Karl Kaiser is affiliated with Texas A&M University at Galveston. His work focuses on environmental biogeochemistry, particularly dissolved organic matter (DOM) cycling, microplastic pollution, and climate-ecosystem interactions. Research spans terrestrial-aquatic interfaces, Arctic systems, and coastal regions like the Gulf of Mexico.

• Key areas: DOM dynamics, microplastic transport, climate impacts, and environmental toxicology
• Field expertise includes riverine systems (e.g., Mackenzie, Yukon), estuaries (Galveston Bay), and Arctic waters
• Techniques: fluorescence-based sensing, biomarker analysis, and modeling

Recent studies address extreme weather effects on carbon cycling, wildfire impacts on black carbon, and historical plastic accumulation in biota. He investigates PFOS toxicity and microbial responses to environmental disturbances. Projects often integrate fieldwork with computational models.

Grants & Collaborations: Collaborative NSF-funded research on CRAM molecules, Arctic DOM, and Gulf of Mexico microplastics. Involvement in post-disaster studies (e.g., Hurricane Harvey, ITC fire).

Labs/Teams: Engaged in Texas A&M's coastal research initiatives, focusing on estuarine hydrology and pollution dynamics.