Brian Palenik

Brian Palenik is a Professor and Program Director for Education at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. His primary affiliation is with the Marine Biology department. He holds a permanent faculty position with full-time responsibilities.

• Office: Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD
• Address: 9500 Gilman Drive #0202, La Jolla, CA 92093-0202
• Contact: (858) 534-7505 (Tel), (858) 534-7313 (Fax)

Dr. Palenik's research focuses on genomics-driven marine microbiology, including metagenomic analyses of oceanic microbial communities, bioinformatic approaches to understanding algal biology, and applications of phytoplankton research to bioenergy production. His work bridges fundamental marine science with biotechnological innovations in algal biofuels.

Though no specific grants or awards are listed in the provided text, his role as Program Director for Education suggests involvement in academic program development and student mentorship.