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