Andrew King

Andrew King is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago, and Research Manager of the Oceanography section at the Norwegian Institute for Water Resources. He holds a PhD in Chemical Oceanography from Scripps Institution of Oceanography, with postdoctoral research at USC and NOAA. His work focuses on marine biogeochemical cycles, particularly nutrient dynamics and ocean acidification impacts. King leads projects like NAUTILOS (low-cost ocean sensors) and NorSOOP (marine-atmospheric research), and contributes to initiatives like ProWind (offshore wind monitoring). His research combines field observations, shipboard experiments, and mesocosm studies to address climate change effects on marine ecosystems. Key projects include Arctic Ocean observing systems and plastic debris quantification. King's work spans international collaborations and technological innovations in environmental monitoring.

Education:

• PhD in Chemical Oceanography, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
• Postdoctoral Research: University of Southern California (USC), NOAA

Research Focus: King investigates ocean acidification's effects on plankton communities, nutrient cycling in coastal and open ocean systems, and the development of advanced monitoring technologies. His studies employ mesocosm experiments, ship-based surveys, and sensor networks to track biogeochemical changes. Current projects address Arctic methane dynamics, microplastic distribution, and iron limitation in marine ecosystems.

Grants & Projects:

• NAUTILOS (2020-2025): Low-cost ocean sensors for citizen science
• NorSOOP (2018-2023): Marine-atmospheric observation infrastructure
• ProWind (2024-2030): Offshore wind monitoring technologies

Labs & Teams: Leads the Oceanography section's research teams at NIVA, collaborating with international groups on Arctic observing systems and ocean acidification monitoring. Engages in cross-disciplinary initiatives like OceanObs'19 to advance global ocean observation frameworks.