Victor H. Rivera-Monroy

Victor H. Rivera-Monroy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences at Louisiana State University. He holds a B.S. from Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco (1979), M.S. from LSU (1989), and Ph.D. from LSU (1995).

His research examines estuarine and coastal ecosystems with focus on wetland biogeochemistry, mangrove rehabilitation, nutrient cycling, and climate change impacts on social-ecological systems. His publications demonstrate expertise in coastal ecosystem dynamics and restoration strategies.

Recent work emphasizes mangrove ecosystem responses to climate stressors, carbon sequestration in coastal wetlands, and innovative monitoring approaches for restoration projects.

Dr. Rivera-Monroy teaches courses including Global Climate Change and Wetlands, Environmental Chemistry of Wetlands, Oceanography, and Concept Mapping.