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Research projects in the Castillo Lab are at the interface of ecology and physiology. We employ various ecophysiological research tools and techniques to examine the mechanisms underlying relationships between coastal marine organisms and their physical environment. Current research efforts focus on establishing quantitative links between field and controlled laboratory experiments to investigate how temperate and tropical corals interact with their physical environment and how their environmental history influences their physiological performance. These ecophysiological methods are also employed to investigate and predict the impacts of global change on corals across a cascade of ecological scales. The effects of local anthropogenic stressors are also studied to capture a more holistic assessment of coral ecophysiological response. We collaborate with local governments and stakeholders to apply our research findings to the conservation and management of coral reefs.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Chapel Hill, NC, US

2012-07-01 to present | Associate Professor (Earth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences)
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National Science Foundation: Alexandria, VA, US

2021-01-18 to 2023-01-18 | Program Directror/Officer (Division of Ocean Sciences, Ocean Science and Integrative Program Section)
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University of South Carolina: Columbia, SC, US

2003-05-15 to 2008-05-10 | PHD Marine Sciences (Marine Sciences)
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University of South Carolina: Columbia, SC, US

2001-05-15 to 2003-12-15 | MS (Marine Sciences)
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Southeast Missouri State University: Cape Girardeau, MO, US

1996-01-07 to 1998-05-16 | Biology and Unified Sciences Educations (Biology)
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