EDUCATION

PhD (Oceanography) - Dalhousie University

BSc (Environmental Science) - University of East Anglia

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Currently, Doug is the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Ocean Science and Technology as well as a Professor in Chemical Oceanography at Dalhousie. He is also the Scientific Director of the Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR). See here for a full list of his professional experience.

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Doug's research is focused on the interface between the atmosphere and the ocean and the exchanges between the two media. Realizing that instrumentation is a key part of understanding this interface, Doug is also highly interested and invested in ocean technology (e.g. AUVs!).

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EDUCATION

MASc (Metallurgical Engineering) - Dalhousie University

BEng (Mechanical Engineering) - Dalhousie University

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Before beginning her PhD, Allison was a Production Engineer at Irving Shipbuilding for two years. She has also worked in the oil and gas and biomedical engineering industries.

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

The underDOG forms the basis of Allison's PhD work, and thus is her main research interest. Broadly speaking, though, her interest is in addressing the challenge of taking useful measurements that can characterize oceanic events that change in three dimensions and over time.  

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EDUCATION

PhD (Electrical Engineering) - Dalhousie University

MASc (Electrical Engineering) - Dalhousie University

BEng (Electrical Engineering) - Dalhousie University

Certificate of Applied Science - Acadia University

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Currently, Aaron is working as an Electrical Engineer in Dalhousie's CERC.OCEAN lab. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Dalhousie.

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Aside from AUVs, Aaron's research interest is focused in ocean technology, including offshore power systems and embedded systems. He is currently focused on work with the SeaCycler.

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EDUCATION

BEng (Mechanical Engineering) - Dalhousie University

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Currently, Piotr is working as a Mechanical Engineer in Dalhousie's CERC.OCEAN lab. He comes to us from the Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie.

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Although he has far more experience in design work above rather than below the water's surface, Piotr has never met a mechanical system he couldn't resist re-designing. This includes the SeaCycler, which is currently his chief responsibility.

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EDUCATION

Dip. (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) -

Nova Scotia Community College

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Currently, Mike is working as a Research Assistant in Dalhousie's CERC.OCEAN lab. His past experience includes Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO), Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), and Rolls-Royce Marine.

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Mike's hands-on industry experience makes him the go-to person for pretty much every piece of oceanographic equipment in the lab. Working closely with Aaron, Mike is also a key part of the SeaCycler team.

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EDUCATION

BSc Chemistry - Philipps-Universität Marburg

MSc Chemistry - Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Most people only consider the vast depth of the ocean, and don't realize the importance of its 'skin', or the interface between the air and the sea. Florian studies the complex chemical interactions that occur in this (extremely) thin surface layer, which is about the thickness of a human hair! Although his work is in surface photochemistry and laser spectroscopy, Florian's broader interests include the development of other types of sensors used for oceanographic measurements.