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Nick Nidzieko

Assistant Professor, Department of Geography & Marine Sciences

805.893.5674

4316 Marine Science Building

Specific Project Info: Students will engage in research activities related to the physics of the ocean and developing technology for oceanographic measurements

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.

Biography:

B.S. in Marine Biology UCLA

M.S and Ph.D in Environmental Fluid Mechanics Stanford University