Steven Meyers

Steven Meyers is the Chief Scientist at the Ocean Center for Maritime and Port Studies within the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science. With over 20 years of expertise, he focuses on estuarine circulation models, ocean dynamics, and maritime environmental interactions. His research integrates big data analytics to enhance maritime domain awareness and assess climate impacts on coastal systems.

Education:

• Postdoc, Florida State University (1993)
• Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin (1990)
• B.S. & B.A., University of Rochester (1984)

Research Interests: Dr. Meyers explores climate variability, human-induced environmental changes, and the interplay between maritime operations and ecosystems. His work addresses critical issues like sea-level rise, ship wake impacts, and flood risk modeling using advanced computational techniques.

Publications: Meyers' recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, linking glaciology to coastal engineering and leveraging AI for maritime data analysis. His studies on Antarctic ice dynamics and Tampa Bay vessel traffic highlight a focus on global-local environmental challenges.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member of American Geophysical Union
• Member of American Meteorological Society
• Member of Coastal and Estuarine Research Federation
• Member of Florida Climate Institute
• Member of Tampa Bay Climate Science Advisory Panel

Labs/Teams: Active at the Ocean Center for Maritime and Port Studies, leading projects on operational oceanographic data and maritime domain awareness.