Patrick M K. Email & Phone Number

Miami, Fl, Us

Miami, Fl, Us

Miami, Florida, United States

Graduate student in the Department of Marine Biology and Ecology investigating interdisciplinary ecology of corals. I am studying under the direction of Drs. Vivek Prakash, Prannoy Suraneni, Ian Enochs, and Diego Lirman.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Developed Acropora Cervicornis Data Coordination Hub (AcDC) to collate genotype-specific physiological datasets to identify resilient genotypes and inform restoration practitioners conducting coral relocation efforts• Supported diverse projects within the AOML Coral Program and Experimental Reef Laboratoryinvestigating coral disease, ocean acidification, heterotrophy, and holobiont thermal tolerance•Developed processing code for automated incubation chambers designed to rapidly asses coral physiology and calcification (CRANG - Coral Rapid Assessment of Net Growth)• Conducted surveys in support of the National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP)• Fine tuned in-house calibration and testing of underwater instruments prior to deployment (EcoPARs, SeaFET, STRs)

Coral Gables, Florida

• Investigated mechanical strength of nursery-reared Acropora cervicornis to better understand the impact of the nursery growth phase on outplanted colonies• Assisted the design of coral restoration projects to aid in increasing coastal resilience in Miami-Dade County

Coral Gables, Fl

• Analyzed Acropora cervicornis and Orbicella faveolata under experimental ocean acidification and high temperature conditions to determine synergistic effects on calcification rate and physiology of coral host and symbionts

Coral Gables, Florida

•Managed executive board of 13 members and organized twice-weekly dive trips for our membership of 400+ students, faculty, and alumni.• Worked closely with University officials to obtain funding and ensure proper risk management and dive safety policies. • Previously held roles of Dive Safety Officer (2016-2017), Treasurer (2017-2018), Vice President (2018-2019)

Coral Gables, Florida

• Responsible for allocating over $3 million in budget requests to student clubs and organizations • Worked with organization treasurers and the Club Sports director to develop budgets for 45 intramural sports clubs

Islamorada, Fl

• Responsible for guiding divers between the ages of 14-18 and adult leaders around local reefs and instilling safe diving practices• Educated camp participants on the local ecology of coral reefs and species identification• Additional responsibilities included dive equipment maintenance, boat handling, boat maintenance

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Marine Biology And Ecology

Biology, Marine Science

Activities and Societies: • Scuba Club • Federation of Club Sports Council Representative • Student Activity Fee Allocation Committee.

High School, Computer Science

Web Design, Adobe Creative Suite, and computer programming education