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Douglas G. Capone is a leading expert in marine biochemistry, microbiology, and biogeochemistry, focusing on the importance of marine microbes in major biogeochemical cycles, particularly nitrogen and carbon. After receiving his Ph.D. in Oceanography from the University of Miami in 1978, he joined the Marine Sciences Research Center at Stony Brook University. He moved to the University of Maryland in 1987 as a Professor and later accepted the William Julie Wrigley Chair in Environmental Biology at the University of Southern California. Capone's significant research contributions include studying nitrogen fixation and its role in marine ecosystems, participating in over 30 major oceanographic expeditions across various global locations, and being a key speaker at international workshops. His published work includes more than 150 peer-reviewed articles in respected scientific journals. Capone has secured numerous grants from institutions such as NSF and NASA. His research not only enhances understanding of the nitrogen cycle but also fosters international collaboration among scientists from various disciplines.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
William Julie Wrigley Chair in Environmental Studies
Center for Environmental Sciences, University of Maryland • MD
Marine Sciences Research Center, Stony Brook University • NY
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