Andrew Wozniak

Andrew Wozniak is an Associate Professor at the University of Delaware's School of Marine Science & Policy. His research focuses on marine organic geochemistry, carbon cycling, and air-sea exchange processes, with particular emphasis on organic matter characterization, aerosols, and climate-related impacts on coastal environments. Dr. Wozniak maintains affiliations with the University of Delaware Graduate Program in Water, Science and Policy and the Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN), where he contributes to interdisciplinary environmental research initiatives.

Dr. Wozniak's educational background includes:

• Post-Doc in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Old Dominion University (2009-2012)
• Ph.D. in Marine Science from the College of William & Mary (2010)
• M.S. in Biological Oceanography from the University of Rhode Island (2004)
• B.A. in Biology from the University of Virginia (2000)

Dr. Wozniak's research centers on marine organic geochemistry, with specific focus on carbon cycling processes in coastal and marine environments. His work examines organic matter characterization across various marine systems, particularly investigating air-sea exchange mechanisms, aerosol formation, and climate connections. His laboratory (WozMOG Lab) employs advanced analytical techniques to study surfactants in the sea surface microlayer, dissolved organic matter dynamics, and the biogeochemical cycling of carbon in coastal wetlands. His research has significant implications for understanding blue carbon sequestration, coastal ecosystem responses to sea-level rise, and the role of marine organic matter in atmospheric processes.

Analysis of Dr. Wozniak's recent publications reveals a strong focus on coastal carbon dynamics and air-sea exchange processes. His work frequently examines dissolved organic matter in coastal systems, surface microlayer chemistry, and the impacts of environmental stressors like sea-level rise and storm events on carbon cycling. Methodologically, his research combines field sampling with advanced analytical techniques including LC-MS/MS and ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometry to characterize complex organic mixtures. A growing component of his research addresses blue carbon in tidal marshes and the effects of climate change on coastal carbon sequestration.

Dr. Wozniak is an active member of several professional organizations:

• American Geophysical Union
• Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography
• American Chemistry Society
• European Geophysical Union
• Atlantic Estuarine Research Society

Dr. Wozniak leads the WozMOG (Wozniak Marine Organic Geochemistry) Laboratory, which focuses on understanding the biogeochemical cycling of organic matter in marine and coastal environments. His research group conducts field studies in Delaware Bay and coastal systems, examining carbon cycling processes, surface microlayer chemistry, and the impacts of environmental change on organic matter dynamics. The laboratory employs a range of analytical techniques to characterize complex organic mixtures, with particular expertise in advanced mass spectrometry methods for studying marine organic matter.