Lee Karp-Boss

Lee Karp-Boss is a Professor at the University of Maine's School of Marine Sciences, with a Ph.D. from the University of Washington. Her research focuses on marine ecosystems, including fluid dynamics effects on microorganisms, nutrient cycling, and adaptations of planktonic organisms. Key areas include:

• Marine polymer gels under shear stress
• Dinoflagellate and diatom motility in hydrodynamic environments
• Biogeochemical processes in upwelling zones

Her publications analyze phytoplankton behavior, coral competition under flow conditions, and crustacean endocrinology. Research consistently integrates field observations with biophysical modeling across oceanic and laboratory settings.