Dr. Sergio Sanudo Wilhelmy

Biography

Sergio Sanudo-Wilhelmy is a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California, specializing in environmental biogeochemistry. His research aims to elucidate the influence of bioactive substances on specific biological processes, such as carbon and nitrogen fixation, along with phytoplankton dynamics in aquatic systems. His studies extensively explore the cycling of trace metals, B-vitamins, and mineral nutrients within ecosystems, emphasizing the impact of anthropogenic activities on environmental quality. He is dedicated to translating research findings into environmental policy analysis and addressing public health issues. Sanudo-Wilhelmy obtained his Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1993, following an M.S. in Marine Sciences from the same institution in 1989 and a B.S. in Oceanography from Universidad Autonoma de Baja California-Ensenada in 1983. He has held various academic positions, including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at the Marine Sciences Research Center-Stony Brook University before his current tenure at USC starting in 2006.

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