Jordon Beckler

Jordon Beckler serves as an Assistant Research Professor at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) and an Affiliate Professor in the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering (OME) at Florida Atlantic University. Their work focuses on marine biogeochemistry, sediment dynamics, and harmful algal blooms, with significant contributions to Gulf of Mexico studies and Lake Okeechobee water quality modeling. Beckler leads innovative projects in benthic flux measurement systems, autonomous monitoring platforms, and STEM outreach initiatives for high-school students.

Research interests include the interplay between sediment processes and water column chemistry, particularly under hypoxic conditions and riverine influences. Beckler’s studies address climate change impacts on coastal systems, microbial iron reduction in sediments, and the development of advanced in situ sensing technologies for ocean observation. Their work bridges fundamental science and applied solutions for environmental management and sustainable practices.

Beckler has pioneered workshops on benthic-pelagic coupling in the Gulf of Mexico and designed novel long-term benthic incubation systems. Their interdisciplinary approach integrates field observations, lab experiments, and computational modeling, with applications in carbon cycling, contaminant degradation, and blue economy technologies. Recent projects emphasize real-time monitoring of harmful algal blooms using sail-powered autonomous platforms.

Advances in sediment core analysis and electrochemical sensing methods have been central to Beckler’s contributions. Their research underscores the critical role of iron and organic matter interactions in shaping coastal biogeochemical cycles, particularly in river-dominated margins like the Mississippi River delta. Beckler’s outreach efforts engage educators and students in hands-on ocean technology experiences, fostering the next generation of marine scientists.