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Sebastian SobekView profile

Professor

• Limnology
• Biogeochemistry
• Carbon Cycling
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Sebastian Sobek is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Genetics at Uppsala University, Sweden, where he specializes in limnology and biogeochemical cycling in inland waters. His research investigates carbon dynamics, greenhouse gas emissions, and sediment processes in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs under environmental change. Research Interests: His work focuses on carbon sequestration, methane and CO₂ emissions from aquatic systems, organic matter degradation in sediments, and the role of inland waters in the global carbon cycle. He integrates field observations, laboratory experiments, and modeling to understand ecosystem-scale processes. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in tropical and boreal aquatic systems, with emphasis on reservoir emissions, methane dynamics, and global-scale carbon flux predictions. Key themes include drawdown zone emissions, sediment methane production, and the impacts of climate warming on lake biogeochemistry. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: He supervises several PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. He leads multiple funded projects including CLIMIPHY (FORMAS, 1.6 M€) and PredPeat (FORMAS, 1.6 M€), as well as projects funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR), Lamm Foundation, and Swedish Energy Agency, focusing on ecosystem restoration and climate impacts. Labs and Teams: His research group includes PhD students Simone Moras, Anna Bottone, Esra Reichert, Sahra Gibson, and Khadija Aziz, and postdoc Ana Ayala. The team conducts interdisciplinary research on carbon cycling, dam removal, peatland rewetting, and nature-based climate solutions.

Sarah N. GiddingsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Physical Oceanography
• Environmental Fluid Dynamics
• Coastal Oceanography
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Sarah N. Giddings is an Assistant Professor in the Integrated Oceanography Division at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego (UCSD). She joined the faculty in January 2014 and leads the Environmental Fluids and Coastal Oceanography Laboratory, conducting research on coastal and estuarine dynamics, mixing, and transport processes. Her research interests lie at the intersection of physical oceanography and environmental fluid dynamics, focusing on coastal circulation, estuarine exchange flows, saltwater intrusion, wave-current interactions, and the impacts of climate variability on coastal systems. She employs field observations, numerical modeling, and laboratory techniques to investigate how natural and anthropogenic factors influence coastal water quality and ecosystem health. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on coastal hydrodynamics, with studies on infragravity waves, estuarine residence time, river plume mixing, and harmful algal bloom transport. Her work spans diverse regions including Southern California, the Salish Sea, San Diego Bay, and the Caribbean. Stanford Society of Women Engineers Teaching Excellence Award, 2010 NSF Ocean Science Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (starting January 2013) Dr. Giddings has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring, offering graduate courses in fluid mechanics, MATLAB, and estuarine processes. She has also contributed to numerous outreach initiatives, including public science events, K–12 education programs, and museum exhibit development. Her laboratory supports a team of researchers investigating pressing coastal environmental challenges.

Manuel AlmeidaView profile

Researcher

• Water Resources
• Mathematical Modeling
• Climate Change Impact
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Manuel Almeida is a senior researcher at the MARE Research Center affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Technology at NOVA University of Lisbon. His work focuses on water resources and sustainability, leveraging mathematical models to analyze reservoir and lake systems. Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering Master's Degree in Sustainable Urbanism and Spatial Planning PhD in Environment (NOVA University of Lisbon, 2014) PhD in Climate Change and Sustainable Development Policies PhD in E-Planning His research addresses critical issues in climate change impacts on aquatic systems, phosphorus pollution, and eutrophication. He specializes in integrating models like CE-QUAL-W2 and SWAT for water quality simulations, particularly in data-scarce environments. Recent publications highlight his focus on heatwave effects on reservoirs and machine learning applications for pollutant prediction. Almeida contributes to environmental networks such as the Environment and Sustainability Center and the Network of Environmental Studies of Portuguese Speaking Countries . He is also involved in projects like the TIDE Connection to Society and collaborates with the Ecozoic - Junior Company .

Jamie SteichenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Marine Biology
• Estuarine Ecology
• Phytoplankton Dynamics
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Dr. Jamie Steichen is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston. His research focuses on phytoplankton dynamics, estuarine ecosystems, and the impacts of climate change and extreme events on marine environments. He holds a Ph.D. in Oceanography (2013) and B.S. in Marine Science (2006), both from Texas A&M University. Steichen’s academic roles include teaching courses like Marine Botany and Ecology, and he actively conducts fieldwork in Puerto Rico and Texas estuaries. His grants include projects on harmful algal blooms and ballast water treatment efficacy. Recent publications address phytoplankton responses to hurricanes, microbial resilience to extreme rainfall, and fish community dynamics in estuaries. He collaborates on projects such as the Tropical Marine Botany course in La Parguera, Puerto Rico, emphasizing hands-on learning and ecosystem exploration. His work integrates field surveys, lab analyses, and interdisciplinary approaches to address coastal ecosystem challenges.

Svenja PapenmeierView profile

Researcher

• Marine Geology
• Sediment Dynamics
• Hydroacoustic Habitat Mapping
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Dr. Svenja Papenmeier is a Researcher in the Marine Geophysics Working Group at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemünde . She previously worked at the Alfred Wegener Institute (2012–2019) and the Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (2008–2012). She holds a PhD in Marine Geology from Kiel University, a Master’s in Marine Geosciences from the University of Bremen, and a Bachelor’s in Geosciences from the same institution. Research Focus: Hydroacoustic habitat mapping in the North Sea, Baltic Sea, and Siberian Arctic Development of seabed mapping standards (BSH No: 7201) Automated stone/boulder detection in acoustic datasets using neural networks Paleogeographic evolution of the Elbe River valley and Sylt Outer Reef Long-term analysis of dynamic bedforms and sediment distribution Scientific Contributions: Published 15+ peer-reviewed articles on marine sedimentology, AI applications in acoustic data, and coastal dynamics Key projects: OTC Stone (BMBF-funded), DAM CREATE , LABS , PaleoElbe , AMIN Regular presenter at international conferences (GeoHab, EGU, AGU) on topics like AI-based habitat mapping and sediment dynamics

Hagen RadtkeView profile

Researcher

• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Coastal Ocean Dynamics
• Climate Change Impact on Baltic Sea
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Hagen Radtke is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research (IOW) under the University of Rostock's Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences . His work focuses on physical and biogeochemical modeling of the Baltic Sea , with emphasis on salinity dynamics , sediment-water interactions , and element cycling in marine ecosystems. Key Research Areas: Decadal variability in Baltic Sea salinity Mechanistic sediment process modeling Element tagging methods for nutrient pathways Numerical stability in ecosystem models Code generation tools for marine simulations Model validation through "Validator" software Publication Trends demonstrate expertise in Baltic Sea climate projections , microplastics transport , and coupled atmosphere-ocean modeling . His work intersects oceanography , biogeochemistry , and environmental informatics , with significant contributions to ERGOM SED (a benthic-pelagic coupled model) and BMIP (Baltic Model Intercomparison Project). Teaching includes "Fundamentals of Marine Biology - Oceanography" in the University of Rostock's Master's program, covering physical oceanography principles. He developed open-source model validation tools and pioneered mechanistic sediment modules for marine ecosystem projections.

Jerry WiggertView profile

Professor

• Ocean Circulation
• Biogeochemical Modeling
• Coastal Dynamics
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Dr. Jerry Wiggert serves as Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, specializing in ocean circulation modeling and remote sensing. Based at the Stennis Space Center campus, his research focuses on coastal ocean dynamics in the Gulf of Mexico. His primary research examines coastal ocean modeling systems, hurricane impacts on wave dynamics, and freshwater inflow effects on estuarine environments. Recent work includes developing operational forecast models for Mississippi Sound and studying land-sea breeze influences on heat fluxes. Wiggert's publications demonstrate consistent focus on coupled physical-biogeochemical modeling, storm surge prediction, and coastal ecosystem responses to anthropogenic changes. Recent articles emphasize hurricane wave modeling, spillway operations, and integrated observation systems. He currently leads projects assessing freshwater diversion impacts and developing the Coastal CUBEnet integrated observation system. His modeling frameworks support sustainable management of Gulf Coast resources.

Anna TurnerView profile

Researcher

• Freshwater Ecology
• Amphibian Conservation
• Wetland Ecology
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Anna Turner is a freshwater ecologist and Researcher at Charles Sturt University's College of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, based in Albury, NSW. She leads the Murrumbidgee FlowMER program, focusing on monitoring environmental water impacts on wetlands, amphibians, and aquatic ecosystems. Holding a PhD in Environmental Science (2022) and a Bachelor of Animal Science (2013), her work emphasizes amphibian conservation, wetland ecology, and disease dynamics. She has published extensively on chytrid fungus in frogs and contributed to the University Medal for academic excellence. Her research spans field surveys, population modeling, and stakeholder collaboration to optimize water management strategies. Key outputs include the Murrumbidgee Monitoring Program newsletters, impactful peer-reviewed articles, and adaptive management plans. Turner actively engages in public outreach, community workshops, and interdisciplinary projects to bridge science and policy.

• Climatology
• Oceanography
• Biogeochemistry
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Truls Johannessen is a Professor at the University of Bergen's Geophysical Institute and affiliated with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research. His work focuses on oceanography, biogeochemistry, and climate change, particularly in Arctic and subarctic regions. He has led initiatives like the ICOS Norway coordination (2008-2018) and contributed to international projects such as SOLAS and IMBER. Research emphasizes ocean acidification, CO₂ flux dynamics, and carbon cycle modeling. Key projects include the BCCR SFF (2002-2012) and ongoing contributions to INTAROS. Research Interests : Climate variability, carbon sequestration, Arctic Ocean processes, and marine biogeochemical cycles. His work integrates observational data from platforms like Ocean Weather Station M with model-based approaches to understand long-term trends. Articles Overview : Recent work addresses decadal acidification trends in the Norwegian Sea, Red Sea carbon dynamics, and Arctic CO₂ storage monitoring. Key themes include subpolar North Atlantic CO₂ sinks, anthropogenic carbon trends, and leakage detection strategies for carbon sequestration projects. Grants & Projects : Coordinator for EU projects like INTAROS, participated in ESOP, CARBOOCEAN, and EURO-BASINS. Active in coordinating ICOS-Oceans and developing standardized CO₂ measurement networks. Labs & Teams : Collaborates through the Bjerknes Centre's Climate Research Group and leads carbon cycle studies at the Geophysical Institute. Involves multi-disciplinary teams in oceanography, geochemistry, and climate modeling.

Anna LinhossView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Engineering
• Coastal Hydrodynamics
• Water Quality Modeling
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Anna Linhoss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University's College of Agriculture. Her research focuses on coastal hydrodynamics, water quality modeling, and ecosystem restoration. She specializes in integrating environmental data with advanced computational tools to address challenges in coastal management and climate change adaptation. Her work spans disciplines such as hydrology, marine biology, and geospatial analysis. Dr. Linhoss's research includes developing predictive models for estuarine salinity dynamics, evaluating wave attenuation strategies in wetland restoration, and analyzing the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems. She has contributed to projects involving hydrodynamic modeling, harmful algal bloom prediction, and the optimization of land conservation strategies for biodiversity protection. Her recent studies emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, such as applying neural networks to environmental time series prediction and co-producing decision-support tools for Gulf Coast conservation. These efforts aim to bridge scientific insights with practical applications in water resources management and policy. Dr. Linhoss collaborates with institutions on projects addressing coastal resilience, including the Mississippi Sound, Biscayne Bay, and Gulf of Mexico regions. Her work highlights the critical role of data-driven models in understanding and mitigating environmental stressors affecting coastal communities and ecosystems.

Antonietta S. QuiggView profile

Professor

• Marine Biology
• Phytoplankton Ecophysiology
• Biological Oceanography
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Antonietta S. Quigg is a Regents Professor of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston, specializing in phytoplankton ecophysiology, environmental stress responses, and marine ecosystem dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Monash University (2000) and B.S. degrees in Biochemistry from La Trobe University (Australia). Her research focuses on phytoplankton’s physiological adaptations to environmental stressors such as oil spills, nanomaterials, and climate-driven disturbances. Key interests include marine oil snow sedimentation (MOSSFA), microbial exopolymeric substances (EPS), and the impacts of pollutants like PFAS and microplastics on marine communities. She leads the Phytoplankton Dynamics Lab, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to study plankton dynamics, food web interactions, and coastal ecosystem resilience. Recent work addresses hurricane impacts on carbon cycling, hydrological changes in estuaries, and the ecological consequences of extreme weather events. Quigg collaborates extensively on oil spill research, including studies post-Deepwater Horizon, and integrates molecular, biochemical, and field-based methodologies. Education: Ph.D. Biological Sciences, Monash University, Australia (2000) B.S. Biochemistry (Honors), La Trobe University, Australia (1990) Grants and Projects include NOAA funding for estuarine fish community assessments and NSF support for microplastic pollution studies. Her lab actively engages graduate students in fieldwork and laboratory-based research, emphasizing hands-on training in marine science.

• Climate Science
• Glaciology
• Ice Core Research
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Dorthe Dahl-Jensen is a Professor of Geophysics at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where she leads the Ice, Climate and Geophysics research group. As Director of the Center of Excellence for Ice and Climate, she oversees major international research initiatives focused on understanding past climate through ice core analysis and modeling ice sheet dynamics. Her leadership extends to chairing the NEEM Steering Committee and previously leading the NGRIP deep drilling program. University of Copenhagen (2002-present): Professor, Niels Bohr Institute Center of Excellence for Ice and Climate: Director NEEM Deep Drilling Project: International Coordinator IPY Cluster 'Stability of the Greenland Ice Sheet': Cluster Leader Royal Danish Academy of Sciences: Member Dahl-Jensen's research focuses on reconstructing past climate records using ice cores and borehole data, with particular emphasis on the Greenland Ice Sheet. Her work combines theoretical modeling of ice flow with empirical analysis of ice core data to understand both historical climate patterns and future ice sheet behavior. She specializes in developing anisotropic flow laws to describe ice deformation and uses radio echo sounding to map ice fabric and subglacial conditions. Her current research projects include the ERC Advanced Grant WATERundertheICE and the EU FP7 Past4Future program, which aim to understand past warm periods and improve projections of ice sheet response to climate change. Her publication record demonstrates expertise across multiple disciplines, with recent work spanning glaciology, remote sensing, paleoclimatology, and climate science. The research themes consistently focus on ice sheet dynamics, climate reconstruction, and the implications of past climate changes for understanding current and future warming. Her team's work on the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream has provided critical insights into ice fabric evolution and deformation mechanisms that govern ice flow. EU Descartes Price (2008) VEGA Medal (2008) Amalienborg Prize (2009) Munch Prize (2009) Multiple foundation honors including Inge Lehman's, Christine Meyers, and Ole Rømers Foundations Professor Dahl-Jensen has advised 38 PhD and Master's students throughout her career, currently supervising 4 PhD candidates and 2 Master's students. She has secured significant research funding including the ERC Advanced Investigators Grant WATERundertheICE (2010-2014) and coordination of the EU FP7 Past4Future project. Her leadership extends to chairing the Danish National Committee for the International Polar Year and serving on numerous international scientific boards including the Scientific Council of the ISAC and the Advisory Board for IDPO. She leads the Center of Excellence for Ice and Climate and coordinates the international NEEM deep drilling program involving 14 nations. Her research group operates multiple field sites in Greenland and maintains strong collaborations with international polar research institutions. The team utilizes advanced techniques including radio echo sounding, ice core analysis, and high-resolution climate modeling to investigate ice sheet dynamics and past climate conditions.

Tine Lander RasmussenView profile

Professor

• Paleoceanography
• Climate Change
• Arctic Environments
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Professor Tine Lander Rasmussen at the Department of Geosciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, specializes in paleoceanography, climate change, and Arctic marine environments. Her work integrates sedimentological, micropaleontological, and geochemical analyses to study past ocean dynamics, methane seepage, and sea ice variability. Research focus: Quaternary climate transitions, cold seep systems, and Arctic-Nordic Seas interactions. Key projects include the study of the former Norske Trough ice stream and the impact of Heinrich Stadials on sea ice-ocean coupling. Recent publications analyze millennial-scale methane seepage, glacial-interglacial sedimentation control, and Arctic freshwater outflow effects on ocean circulation. Collaborative efforts span marine calcifier seasonality, planktonic foraminifera distribution, and Storegga tsunami contamination in cold climate records. Her work contributes to understanding Arctic climate systems through marine sediment proxies, with implications for modern climate modeling and oceanic heat transport studies.

Geoffrey CookView profile

Associate Professor

• Marine Ecology
• Coastal Ecosystems
• Fish Habitat Use
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Geoffrey Cook is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Central Florida. His research examines the distribution, abundance, and dynamics of species in coastal marine ecosystems, integrating field ecology with ecological modeling. Cook's work addresses both theoretical and applied questions in marine conservation and restoration. Research areas include: habitat use by larval and juvenile fishes impacting marine metapopulations; extinction risk modeling for protected species; network-based analysis of marine ecosystem risk; and simulation of coastal system resilience. Current projects investigate how restored habitats influence fish communities, trophic dynamics, and ecosystem functioning in estuarine environments. Cook's recent publications demonstrate strong focus on restoration ecology, particularly oyster reef and wetland restoration in the Indian River Lagoon system. Studies employ diverse methodologies including gut content analysis, acoustic telemetry, Bayesian modeling, and ensemble modeling frameworks to assess restoration outcomes and fish community responses. His laboratory maintains active field research programs in Florida coastal ecosystems and collaborates with management agencies to inform conservation strategies. Cook's work contributes to developing optimal approaches for conserving marine biodiversity while promoting sustainable coastal communities.

• Ecosystem ecology
• Freshwater and riparian ecology
• Microbial biogeochemistry
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Jennifer Follstad Shah, PhD, is Associate Professor in the School of Environment, Society & Sustainability at the University of Utah and serves as Associate Director of the Environmental Studies & Sustainability (ENVST) program. She is an ecosystem ecologist whose research integrates freshwater and riparian ecology, microbial biogeochemistry, and global change science to inform water-quality management and restoration. Education & Training: BA, Political Science, University of Wisconsin–Madison (1995) PhD, Biology, University of New Mexico (2006) Postdoctoral Fellow, Duke University (2006–2008) Research Focus: Jennifer investigates how global environmental changes—such as nutrient loading, altered hydrology, and climate warming—alter microbial community dynamics and ecosystem processes in rivers, riparian zones, and urban green infrastructure. Specific themes include leaf-litter decomposition, nutrient immobilization, stoichiometry of microbial carbon use efficiency, and the design of green infrastructure to maximize ecosystem services. Publication Trends: Her >30 peer-reviewed works reveal a trajectory from foundational microbial enzyme studies to global-scale syntheses. Recent articles emphasize stormwater green-infrastructure performance, global decomposition patterns, and invasive-species management, reflecting a shift toward actionable science for environmental management. Awards & Honors: Top research award, College of Social & Behavioral Science, University of Utah Scientific and Technological Achievement Award, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Beacons of Excellence Award for teaching, University of Utah Advancing Equity and Connecting Communities Award, University of Utah Grants & Projects: Current funding includes NSF awards on green-infrastructure nitrogen cycling (2020–2024) and the Sustainability Innovation Engine for the Southwest (2024–2026), as well as Smithsonian support for urban-watershed biogeochemistry. Affiliations & Service: She is an affiliate of the Global Change and Sustainability Center (GCSC) and sits on the executive committee of PEAK Water at the University of Utah. She also serves on Utah state technical and legislative advisory committees for riparian protection.