Anthony P. Lyons

Dr. Anthony P. Lyons serves as a Research Professor at the University of New Hampshire's Center for Coastal & Ocean Mapping and holds the position of Associate Director for Research in the Center for Acoustics Research and Education. His career spans ocean acoustics research with significant contributions to underwater sensing technologies and environmental monitoring.

His academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Oceanography (Chemical & Physical) from Texas A&M University (1995)
• M.S. in Oceanography (Chemical &Physical) from Texas A&M University
• B.S. from Henderson State University

Dr. Lyons' research centers on ocean acoustics with specialized expertise in acoustic reverberation, seafloor interactions, and Arctic hydroacoustics. His work bridges theoretical modeling and experimental validation, particularly in shallow-water environments where acoustic wave behavior is complex due to sediment composition and ice cover. Current investigations focus on sediment characterization techniques using advanced sonar systems.

Publication trends reveal an evolution from foundational studies on statistical backscatter models (1990s-2000s) to contemporary work on synthetic aperture sonar applications and ecosystem monitoring networks. His 2022-2025 publications demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating acoustics with marine ecology and climate science.

Major recognitions include:

• Institute of Acoustics' (U.K.) A.B. Wood Medal (2003)
• Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America (2007)

As Associate Director for Research, Dr. Lyons leads collaborative projects involving multiple institutions and government agencies, though specific grant details and student mentorship records aren't documented in the source material. His work with the U.S. Office of Naval Research underscores the defense applications of his acoustic research.

He operates within UNH's research infrastructure including the Jere A. Chase Ocean Engineering Laboratory, contributing to the Center for Coastal & Ocean Mapping's mission of advancing seafloor mapping technologies and the Center for Acoustics Research and Education's focus on underwater sound applications.