Joseph Smoak

Joseph Smoak is Professor of Biogeochemistry at the University of South Florida's School of Geosciences. His research examines wetland responses to sea-level rise and extreme weather events, with fieldwork spanning mangrove systems globally. Smoak holds an M.S. from North Carolina State University and Ph.D. from University of South Carolina.

Research methodologies include sediment core analysis, carbon sequestration measurement, and ecosystem comparison studies. Recent publications focus on blue carbon quantification, restoration ecology, and organic carbon fractionation in coastal ecotones. Professional recognition includes Fulbright Senior Specialistships (Brazil 2005, China 2015) and USF Faculty Research Award (2015).

Teaching covers physical geology, climate change, and environmental science. He has advised over 20 graduate students and hosted international researchers at USF's St. Petersburg campus.