Adam Soule

Professor Adam Soule is a faculty member in the Department of Marine Geology and Geophysics at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography. He also serves as the Executive Director of the NOAA-funded Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute, a collaborative effort involving the Ocean Exploration Trust, URI GSO, WHOI, University of New Hampshire, and University of Southern Mississippi.

Education

• B.A. from Carleton College (Northfield, MN)
• Ph.D. from the University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)

Research Focus

Dr. Soule's research investigates submarine volcanic activity and its impacts on ocean chemistry and ecosystems. His work includes:

• Developing chemical geochronometers to study eruption dynamics
• Using numerical fluid dynamics simulations
• Deploying deep submergence tools like submersibles, ROVs, and autonomous vehicles

He emphasizes technological innovation for deep-sea exploration, integrating machine learning techniques to analyze complex geological data.