Research
In our lab we develop and use mathematical and computer models to help us understand the interactions between biological, physical and chemical processes in aquatic environments. The specific problems that we work on cover a wide range of scales, from polymer and colloidal aggregation to biogeochemical cycling in the oceans and global climate influences on coastal processes. You can learn more details about some of the specific research areas by following the links on the left.
Generally speaking, models are not independent of field and laboratory data. Consequently, many of our projects involve close collaborations with other groups. On rare occasions, we're even allowed to get our feet wet and participate in field and laboratory studies. These collaborations are useful in fostering the interdisciplinary connections in marine science (and for getting modelers outside into the fresh air!).
Currently Funded Research Projects
Research projects in the lab that are currently funded or that we are collaborators on include:
- The role of nano-scale colloids in particle aggregation and trace metal scavenging in aquatic systems: this is an NIRT in collaboration with Peter Santschi, Jean-Francois Gaillard and Anne Lazarides (NSF BES-0237479).
- Field and modeling studies of the magnitude and variability of 234Th-based estimates of particulate organic carbon export flux and remineralization in the upper ocean. This project is a collaborative research project with Brad Moran and George Jackson (NSF OCE-0327693).
- Modeling ocean particle export flux by combining particle aggregation and biogeochemical models. This is a CAREER award and is listed as an Ocean Carbon and Biogeochemistry project (NSF OCE-0645485).
- Georgia Coastal Ecocsystems II. This is a Long Term Ecosystem Research project.
You can learn more about specific projects by following the relevant links to the left.
