Alexander Humphreys

I am an experienced coastal geoscientist specializing in carbonate geology, coastal processes, and climate-related ecosystem research. My work focuses on the intersection of marine science and climate resilience, with a particular emphasis on the study of shallow-water carbonate sediments and coastal vulnerability. I have led interdisciplinary projects, including NSF-funded research on carbonate system vulnerability, and have developed innovative bioindicators to assess climate stressors like ocean warming and acidification.

As a Senior Lecturer and mentor, I have taught and guided students in marine geoscience, leading field courses in diverse coastal environments, from the Galápagos Islands to Florida's carbonate and coastal systems. I have successfully secured and managed federal research funding, collaborated with stakeholders, and integrated science-based solutions into public resilience planning. Passionate about coastal sustainability, I am committed to applying my expertise in carbonate geoscience and coastal processes to support long-term environmental resilience and adaptation strategies in Florida’s uniquely vulnerable coastal ecosystems.

I hold a Ph.D. in Earth Science from the University of Toronto, where my dissertation focused on shallow water carbonate sediments and their ecological sensitivity in the Galápagos Archipelago--widely considered to be a natural laboratory for studying future climate, oceanographic, and ecosystem change. I also have a Master’s in Marine Biology from Nova Southeastern University, where I researched shallow water carbonate assemblages along an oceanographic gradient in the Galápagos. My foundational studies include a Bachelor’s in Zoology from Connecticut College, which sparked my long-term interest in marine ecosystems and coastal processes.