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Dr. Marie Kurz, Senior Scientist & Biogeochemistry Section Leader; Assistant Research Professor, Dept. of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science, Drexel University
http://mariekurz.weebly.com
215-299-1018
marie.kurz@drexel.edu
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Marie is an aqueous geochemist interested in the interactions between water chemistry, ecology and hydrology in freshwater systems. Her research focuses on is the reciprocal interactions between solute transport and cycling in streams and stream ecosystem functions such as nutrient uptake and metabolism. Her goal as a researcher is to both advance basic understanding and provide tools and concepts to aid in the management and restoration of water resources & aquatic ecosystems. Marie has a B.S. in Geology from The College of William & Mary and Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Florida.
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Dr. David Velinsky, Vice President for Academy Science; Department Head, Dept. of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science, Drexel University
http://drexel.edu/coas/academics/departments-centers/bees/
215-299-1147
velinsky@drexel.edu
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David is a marine biogeochemist with over 20 years experience in marine and freshwater studies related to nutrient cycling, isotope biogeochemistry, and wetland nutrient and metal geochemistry. He started as an organic geochemist studying the transport of organic compounds in estuaries and from atmospheric transport, and shifted to studies of sulfur and selenium geochemistry. He has published studies related to many aspects of biogeochemistry and has a broad range in the cycling of bioactive elements. David has a B.S. in Oceanography from Florida Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in Chemical Oceanography from Old Dominion University.
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Paul Kiry, Nutrient Lab Manager, Senior Staff Scientist IV
Paul has over 40 years of experience in all forms of environmental analysis of nutrients and trace metals. Paul, known as the chemistry guru, produces the lowest detection limits and is the point person for any chemistry related question. He has a B.S. in Biology from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture and a M.S. in Environmental Science from Drexel University.
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Melissa Bross, Staff Scientist II
Melissa coordinates the Section’s field activities, manages Section’s field and analytical work for DRWI, and assists Paul in the Nutrient Lab. With a background in environmental science and geology, she excels at nutrient analyses and maintaining field electronics. She has a B.S. in Environmental Science from Temple University and a M.S. in Environmental Science from Drexel University.
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Tracey Curran, Staff Scientist II
Tracey coordinates the general lab facilities, manages various lab and field projects and assists with instrumentation. With degrees in molecular and cell biology and environmental science, she provides unmatched laboratory and field experience. She has a B.S. in Biology from Stockton University and a M.S. in Environmental Science from Drexel University.
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Michelle Gannon, Ph.D. Candidate, Dept. of Biodiversity, Earth, and Environmental Science, Drexel University
Michelle is a Ph.D. candidate studying stable isotope and trace element chemistry in giant clam shells. She manages the rock and shell sample preparation labs, assists in the Stable Isotope Lab and runs the Environmental Chemistry Journal Group. She has a B.S. in Geological Sciences from Temple University and a M.S. in Geological Sciences from The University of Alabama.
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Bill Frezel, Volunteer
Bill has been an invaluable volunteer at the Academy since 2004, specializing in the design, repair and operation of equipment and instrumentation. In his pre-volunteer life, Bill worked as an electrical engineer and has a M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a B.S. in Geobiology from Brown University.
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Joseph Heiczinger, Support Staff
Joey assists in all aspects of the Section’s activities, from field sampling to lab analysis. Joey has a M.S. in Management & Leadership from Western Governors U. and a B.S. in Biology from Lock Haven University.
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| Dr. Bhanu Paudel, Ruth Patrick Post Doctorial Scholar
215-299-1171
bp425@drexel.edu
Bhanu is interested in hydrological processes, sediment-water interactions, and trace element cycling in lotic and lentic ecosystems. His current interests include understanding the impact of climate variability on aquatic resources. Bhanu has studied nutrient biogeochemistry at sediment-water interface in Texas and New Jersey estuaries. He also uses statistical modeling technique to understand the roles of environmental parameters in lotic and lentic ecosystem. Bhanu received his B.S and M.S in Environmental Science from Tribhuvan University and earned his Ph.D. in Coastal and Marine System Science from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
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