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Karinna Nunez

Senior Research Scientist; CCRM Geospatial Modeling Manager

Email: [[karinna]]
Phone: (804) 684-7273
Office: Davis Hall 218
Section: Ecosystem Health
Unit: Center for Coastal Resources Management
Website: {{http://www.vims.edu/ccrm/}}

Education

  • B.S. Biochemistry, University of the Republic of Uruguay
  • M.S. Marine Science, William & Mary
  • Ph.D.  Marine Science, William & Mary

Research Interests

  • Spatial analysis and modeling using GIS technology and remote sensing 
  • Application of machine learning to map shoreline features and coastal habitats 
  • Cross-scale modeling of creek-river-estuarine-ocean systems
  • Ecology and evolution of tidal marshes
  • Living shorelines
  • Wetland restoration
  • Coastal vulnerability assessments due to sea-level rise and flooding
  • Land use and land cover change
  • Adaptation and mitigation approaches
  • Sustainable development management in coastal areas