Category: SeaSquad

Collin Ortals is conducting his PhD research under the guidance of Center for Coastal Solutions Director, Dr. Christine Angelini. Collin’s work is primarily located in the Matlacha Pass (Florida), a key waterway that connects the Caloosahatchee and Charlotte Harbor estuaries. Collin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to […]

Heather W. Barron, DVM, Dipl. ABVP‐avian, CertAqV Medical and Research Director, Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) Dr. Heather Barron has been the Medical and Research Director and Head Veterinarian of the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) since 2011. She received training in exotic and wild animal medicine and surgery through a […]

Professor Peter Ifju is a faculty member in the UF Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and specializes in unmanned aircraft systems (drones) development for natural resource applications. He also works extensively on micro air vehicles, composite material characterization, and experimental stress analysis. Given a natural resource sensing need, often no commercial off-the-shelf products are available, […]

Carola Forlini is a PhD student in Coastal and Oceanographic Engineering under the mentorship of Dr. Alex Sheremet (University of Florida, ESSIE). Carola holds a Bachelor’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering, a Master’s in Civil Engineering with a focus in hydrology studies, both from University of Parma, in Italy, and a Master’s in Coastal and […]

Fernanda Gastelu is collaborating with the Center for Coastal Solutions on estuarine hydrodynamics, with a focus on understanding the exchange flows in the tidal inlets that surround Sanibel Island, Florida. Fernanda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and a Master’s degree in Water Sciences from Centro de Investigación […]

Drew D. Jeter, who leads AECOM’s Global Program Management business, recently joined the CCS Advisory Board. Drew has 36 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry, including leading a wide array of programs, projects, and organizations in engineering, construction, and environmental management; facility and real property development; operations and maintenance; emergency management; and […]

Elizabeth Gadsby, Ph.D. is a passionate University of Florida alumna. She met her husband, James Gadsby, at UF in a romantic encounter retold in the UF Alumni magazine. Almost 30 years later, Elizabeth and James recently moved back to Gainesville, FL and are dedicated to using their experiences to give back to the university that […]

Ron Fick is a PhD candidate in Computer and Information Science and Engineering working with Dr. Paul Gader. Growing up in Palm Beach, Ron developed a connection with the Florida ecosystem and coastline. He grew up playing golf and fishing off the beach. At Suncoast High School, he was exposed to computer science in the […]

Paul Silverglate, Vice Chair and US Technology Sector Leader at Deloitte, recently joined the CCS Advisory Board. Paul has over 32 years of professional experience serving companies headquartered in Silicon Valley and around the world. He also leads Deloitte’s Risk and Financial Advisory practice for the Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry, and serves as a […]

A native of Tampa, Nick received his BS in Environmental Engineering Sciences from UF in 2017. After graduating, Nick worked as a Civil/Environmental Engineer and has experience with site characterization and remediation, as well as establishing minimum flow levels for river systems in Florida. Wanting to learn more about technology and machine learning techniques, Nick […]