David Siegel

David Siegel is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He serves as the Science Lead for NASA/NSF's EXPORTS field campaign, focusing on marine ecosystems, satellite remote sensing, and ocean biogeochemistry. His research spans marine bio-optics, pelagic microbial diversity, and coastal kelp dynamics, with recent emphasis on marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) strategies.

Education details are not explicitly provided but inferred through his academic role. His research interests include satellite-derived ocean color analysis, carbon sequestration via seaweed cultivation, and particle flux dynamics. Recent work explores the efficacy of kelp biomass sequestration and storm impacts on marine particle behavior.

Scientific awards are not listed. He advises five graduate students and collaborates on projects like EXPORTS. His work integrates remote sensing, field campaigns, and modeling to address climate mitigation and ocean health. Labs/teams include the EXPORTS campaign and interdisciplinary collaborations on mCDR strategies.