Faculty:

Jon Woodruff
Co-Director, DOI/USGS Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (NECASC)
Professor – University of Massachusetts
Ph.D. MIT/WHOI Joint Program, Marine Geology and Geophysics (2009)
M.S. MIT/WHOI Joint Program, Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering (1999)
B.S. Tufts University, Civil and Environmental Engineering (1996)

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Tim Cook
Research Associate Professor University of Massachusetts
Ph.D. University of Massachusetts Amherst, Geosciences (2009)
M.S. University of Delaware College of Marine Studies, Oceanography (2004)
Sc.B. Brown University, Geological Sciences (2001)

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Brian Yellen
Research Assistant Professor, University of Massachusetts
Ph.D. University of Massachusetts , Geology (2015)
M.S. University of Massachusetts, Geology (2011)
B.S. Brown University (2006)

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Qian Yu
Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley, Environmental Science (2005)
M.S. Nanjing University, GIS (2001)
B.S. Nanjing University, Geography (1999)

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Dana MacDonald
Research Fellow, University of Massachusetts
Pollen Lab Manager
B.S. University of Michigan (1988)

 


Postdocs Fellows:

Julie Walker
ORISE Postdoctoral Fellow (associated with NECASC & USGS)
Ph.D. University of Florida, Interdisciplinary Ecology  (2021) 
B.A. St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Biology (2013)
 
 
William Speiser
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Ph.D. University of California, Davis, Hydrologic Sciences (2024)
B.A. Wesleyan University, Earth and Environmental Science (2017)
 
 
 

Graduate Students:

Molly Autery
B.S. University of Massachusetts (2022)

 

 

 

 

Wenxiu Teng 
Ph.D. 2020-present
M.S. Nanjing Forestry University, Forest Management (2020)
B.S. Chuzhou University, Geographic Information Science (2017)
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Main Advisor: Dr. Qian Yu

 

Sintra Reves-Sohn
M.S. to Ph.D. University of Massachusetts, Geosciences (2023-present)
B.A. Macalester College, Geology (2020)

 

 

Ash I. Oh
M.S. to Ph.D. University of Massachusetts, Geosciences (2024-present)
B.A. Williams College, Geosciences and Psychology (2023)

 

 


Undergraduate Students:

Niamh Gallen
B.S. University of Massachusetts Amherst (est. 2026)

 

 

 

Meagan McKiernan
B.S. University of Massachusetts Amherst (est. 2025)

 

 

Melissa Rymaszewski 
B.S. University of Massachusetts Amherst (est. 2025)

 

 


Former Lab Members:

Graduate:

Erin Peck ORISE Postdoctoral Fellow (2024)
After Postdoc: Assistant Professor of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
 

Pedro I. Matos-Llavona Ph.D. University of Massachusetts (2024)
M.S. Central Washington University (2019)
B.S. University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (2017)
After Graduating: Assistant Researcher at University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Lucy Hansen M.S. University of Massachusetts (2024)
B.A. Smith College (2021)
After Graduating: Conservation Office for the Town of Burlington, MA

Frances Griswold Ph.D. University of Massachusetts (2022)
M.S. Central Washington University (2015)
B.S. Wheaton College, IL (2013)

Hannah Baranes Ph.D. University of Massachusetts (2021)
M.S. UMass Amherst (2016)
B.S. Dartmouth College  (2012)
After Graduating: Gulf of Maine Research Institute

Kelly McKeon M.S./Ph.D. University of Massachusetts (2021)
B.S. Northeastern University  (2017)
After Graduating: PhD., MIT/WHOI Joint Program

Caroline Ladlow: M.S. University of Massachusetts (2019)
B.S. Lafayette College  (2016)
After Graduating: Navarro Research and Engineering, Inc., Grand Junction, CO

Doug Beach: M.S. University of Massachusetts (2019)
B.S. University of Massachusetts  (2015)
After Graduating: UAS/Survey Specialist at E4Science in Boston, MA

Alycia DiTroia: M.S. University of Massachusetts (2018)
B.S. University of Massachusetts  (2016)
After Graduating: Geologist at Golder Associates in Westborough, MA

Nicholas Venti: UMass Postdoctoral Scholar with MA Geological Survey
Ph.D. University of Delaware (2011)
After Postdoc: Western MA mining company

Zach Stromer: M.S. University of Massachusetts (2016)
After Graduating: Coastal Scientist at Woods Hole Group, Inc.

Christine Brandon: Ph.D. University of Massachusetts (2015)
After Graduating: Assistant Professor at Bridgewater State University

Laura Kratz: M.Sc., University of Massachusetts (2013)
After Graduating: Geologist/Environmental Scientist at ARCADIS, PA

Davin Wallace: UMass Postdoctoral Scholar (2012-2013)
After Postdoc: Assistant Professor at Univ. of Southern Mississippi

Kinuyo Kanamaru: UMass Postdoctoral Scholar: (2010-2012)
After Postdoc: Research Fellow at Kansai University, Japan

Emhmed Elzidani: M.S., University of Massachusetts (2011)
After Postdoc
: Lecturer at Sebba University, Libya

Undergraduate:

Hannah Chan 
B.S. University of Massachusetts Amherst (2024)

Stella Wenczel
B.Sc. University of Massachusetts Amherst (est. 2023)

Waverly Lau: B.Sc.: University of Massachusetts Amherst (est. 2020)
After graduating: AGU Mentoring Program Coordinator

Julia Casey: B.Sc.: University of Massachusetts Amherst (est. 2020)
After graduating: Environmental Specialist at Triumvirate Environmental

Noa Randal: B.S., Smith College (2019)
After graduating: NOAA Fisheries Intern, Little Port Walter, Alaska

Brian Premo: B.S., University of Massachusetts (2019)
After graduating: Communication and Community Outreach EcoFellow at Center for EcoTechnology

Will Kopaciewicz: B.S., University of Massachusetts (2018)
Working with Brian Yellen on Dams and Sediment in the Hudson (NY)
After graduating: pursuing an M.S. at University of Hawaii

Jake Light: B.S., University of Massachusetts (2017)
Working with Dana MacDonald on pollen and charcoal studies.
After Graduating: Graduate Studies at Oregon State University in Coastal and Ocean Engineering

Miranda Cashman: B.S., University of Massachusetts (2016)
After Graduating: Graduate School at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University

Andy Fallon: B.S., University of Massachusetts (2013)
After Graduating: Graduate School at Virginia Institute of Marine Studies

Jon Schneyer: B.S.,  University of Massachusetts (2012)
After Graduating: Hydrologist at WSP Environment & Energy

Kara Jacobacci: B.S., University of Massachusetts (2011)
Graduate School at the University of Maine (M.S. 2011-2014)
After Graduating: Teaching at Upward Bound, UMO Math Science Program

Shakib Ahmed: B.S., University of Massachusetts (2011)
Graduate School at Boston College (M.S., 2011-2014)
After Graduating: Geologist/Hydrogeologist at Brown and Caldwell

Tom Naughton: UMass Research Assistant (2009-2011)
Staff Geologist at GeoInsight (2011-2013)
After Graduating: President of Amherst Field Associates, FL

Michael Christensen: B.S., University of Massachusetts (2009)
Graduate School at the University of New Hampshire (M.S. 2009-2011)
After Graduating: Physical Oceanographer at Horizon Marine, Inc.