Marine Sciences Research

We have specialization and research programs in the four fundamental disciplines of oceanography (physical, chemical, biological and geological), as well as in the emerging area of marine meteorology.

NC State is also a member of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, an association based in Washington, D.C, whose members represent the nucleus of U.S. research and education in ocean science.

Marine Science Faculty – Primary Research Areas

Carli Arendt – Estuarine and coastal processes, Biogeochemical cycling

Del Bohnenstiehl – Estuarine and coastal processes, Marine geophysics & underwater acoustics, AI/ML and Data Assimilation

Kate Davis – Biogeochemical cycling, Paleoceanography, Ocean Acidification and Multiple Stressors

Dave Eggleston – Benthic studies, Estuarine and coastal processes, Marine geophysics & underwater acoustics, Extreme weather events

Roy He – Estuarine and coastal processes, Biogeochemical cycling, Harmful algal blooms & water quality, AI/ML and Data Assimilation

Lonnie Leithold – Estuarine and coastal processes, Biogeochemical cycling

Jay Levine – Benthic studies, Freshwater ecosystem health

Paul Liu – Benthic studies, Estuarine and coastal processes, Extreme weather events

Chris Osburn – Estuarine and coastal processes, Biogeochemical cycling, Harmful algal blooms & water quality, Extreme weather events

Ryan Paerl – Estuarine and coastal processes, Biogeochemical cycling, Harmful algal blooms & water quality, Plankton ecology & food webs, Freshwater ecosystem health

Astrid Schnetzer – Estuarine and coastal processes, Biogeochemical cycling, Harmful algal blooms & water quality, Plankton ecology & food webs, Freshwater ecosystem health

Carrie Thomas – Benthic studies, Biogeochemical cycling

Stacy Zhang – Estuarine and coastal ecology, Species range shifts, Extreme events, Conservation, restoration, and fisheries/habitat management