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Nick Nidzieko

Assistant Professor

805.893.5674

4316 Marine Science Building

Nick Nidzieko's research examines coastal and estuarine circulation, focusing on kelp forest ecosystems and the role of foundation species in shaping ecological processes. Using long term ecological data and advanced autonomous platforms, their work investigates turbulent mixing, vertical exchange, and material transport at coastal fronts, with applications to understanding ecosystem metabolism and acidification.