Adam Knox, Mesm Email & Phone Number

Maui

As the Project Manager for Aerial Deployment of Mosquitoes my focus is to evaluate and implement aviation solutions, both UAS (drones) and full-scale aircraft, to insert incompatible mosquitoes into endangered forest bird conservation areas within Hawai'i. This is done to disrupt mosquito populations and the avian malaria parasite they transmit to birds.

Maui

I assist with planning and implementation of invasive species projects and methodology requiring crewed and uncrewed aircraft. I am a DOI certified Helicopter Manager and also the pilot in command for MISC drone operations and also hold an FAA Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operating Certificate to perform UAS-based invasive species control. My experience.

Maui

The Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is a project of the University of Hawaii- Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit. The committee is a voluntary partnership of government, private and non-profit organizations, and concerned individuals working to prevent, control, or eliminate the most threatening invasive plant and animal species to protect Maui’s.

Northern Mariana Islands

Coordinated a team tasked with responding to invasive Brown Tree Snake reports on historically snake-free islands throughout Micronesia and the Asia Pacific Region. Provided training and outreach to various organizations and governments to facilitate proper reporting and handling of Brown Tree Snake sightings to authorities. Trained Brown Treesnake Rapid.

Greater Chicago Area

Created and managed a waste reduction project to demonstrate workplace sustainability and increase awareness for employees with limited background in environmental concepts related to business.Assessed Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats (SWOT analysis) of the organization's implementation of a new collaboration initiative linking.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Protected habitat of endemic biota (including the endangered Snowy Plover bird species) by controlling invasive species and restoring the ecological landscape. Propagated and out-planted native coastal California plants within the reserve.Educated and trained volunteers in restoration methodology and species dynamics of the native coastal California.

Maui, Hawaii

Organized and led week-long crew expeditions into the remote Honomanu cloud forest and Lana’i backcountry to conduct research, data collection, and invasive plant eradication. Served as an aerial spotter and data technician on helicopter reconnaissance and control missions in an effort to eradicate the highly invasive plants Miconia and Pampas Grass, which.

Oahu, Hawaii

Coordinated and carried out logistics of the daily charter service operation which included balancing daily financials, customer transportation, boat safety briefings, and diving equipment maintenance.Planned and guided customized dives through various shipwrecks and coral reef dive sites on the west coast of O’ahu for customers of all skill levels.Taught.

Master Of Environmental Science And Management, Eco-Entrepreneurship/Cem

Activities and Societies: Bren School Sustainability Committee, Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP)Studied environmental.

Bachelor Of Science

Activities and Societies: Ohio State Men’s Club Soccer team, Vice President- Beta Theta PiEngaged in multi-disciplinary studies involving.