Joshua Feingold

Joshua Feingold, Professor at Nova Southeastern University's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, has dedicated his career to marine biology since joining the institution in 1993. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in coral reef conservation.

• Education: Ph.D. in Marine Biology, University of Miami (1995); M.S. in Biological Oceanography, University of Miami (1987); B.S. in Biology and Philosophy, Trinity College (1980).

Dr. Feingold's research focuses on biological and ecological properties of coral reefs, particularly coral communities in the Eastern Pacific and Caribbean. His work examines free-living coral assemblage distribution, El Niño impacts, coral disease, reproduction, and climate change resilience. Recent studies include 7,700-year coral persistence patterns and cognitive effects of SCUBA diving.

Key research trends span coral reef dynamics, climate change adaptation, and marine cognitive science. His 2020-2022 publications emphasize coral refugia, physiological responses to environmental stressors, and underwater cognitive performance analysis.

• Grants: President's Faculty Research Development Grant (2018-2019); Chancellor's Faculty Research Development Grant (2012-2013); Galápagos Islands Coral Research (2012) with Living Oceans Foundation.

Dr. Feingolds' projects include coral community studies in the Galápagos Islands, focusing on long-term ecological responses to climatic events. His teaching portfolio includes honors biology courses and marine science laboratory instruction.