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Yvette Spitz is a Professor and Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Advancement at Oregon State University's College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS). Her research focuses on marine ecosystems, coupled physical-biological models, and biogeochemical processes in coastal and open-ocean environments. She holds BS degrees in Physics and Oceanology from the University of Liège (Belgium), an MS from Florida State University, and a PhD from Old Dominion University.
Her work investigates carbon cycle dynamics in the North Pacific, coastal upwelling systems off Oregon, and eutrophication in the North Sea. She employs data-assimilative models with satellite data to refine model parameters and estimate errors. Key contributions include studies on phytoplankton blooms, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem responses to environmental drivers.
Publications span over two decades, emphasizing physical-biological interactions, model development, and climate impacts. Notable projects include the PARADIGM Program for global ocean modeling and the MIRO model for North Sea eutrophication. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges observational data with computational modeling to address critical oceanographic challenges.
Labs and collaborations are centered within CEOAS, though specific lab affiliations are not explicitly detailed in the text. Grants and advising roles are not listed, but her extensive publication record underscores sustained research engagement.
