Joseph D. Brown

Dr. Joseph D. Brown is an Instructor in the Department of Management at the United States Coast Guard Academy. He holds a BS in Marine and Environmental Sciences (1998), MS in Organic Chemistry (2007), and PhD in Chemistry (2015). Prior to academia, he served in the US Coast Guard for over two decades, including roles as a Deck Watch Officer, Port Safety and Security Officer, and leader of oil spill response teams. His research focused on organic synthesis, MRI contrast agents, and trace drug detection. Post-retirement, he earned an MS in Financial Planning and now teaches personal finance to cadets.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Marine and Environmental Sciences, United States Coast Guard Academy, 1998
• Master of Science in Organic Chemistry, San Diego State University, 2007
• PhD in Chemistry, University of Rhode Island, 2015
• MS in Financial Planning, 2023
• Career Highlights:
• Directed response to over 6,000 oil spills, including the Deepwater Horizon disaster
• Developed MRI contrast agents during PhD research
• Active in cadet mentorship as Yacht Safety Officer and Pistol Team Coach
• Current Role: Teaches personal finance and financial planning to cadets at the USCG Academy