Faculty in the Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences program engage students in research and educational opportunities spanning the world. As a student, you have the opportunity to pursue marine biology and marine biological research. Dr. Feehan has been leading research and educational trips to St. Johns Island (US Virgin Islands) since 2003. This work has yielded three papers published with students and over 12 scientific presentations. Drs. Brachfeld and Passchier have traveled to Antarctica to investigate polar sediments and students have traveled with them to pursue research. Additionally, the University has a vibrant Study Abroad Program and opportunities such as , , , and courses and research through the .
Students in the program engage in both undergraduate and graduate research. Research opportunities abound in marine biology, aquatic ecology, geosciences, and environmental sciences for students in the program. Many student research projects are presented at regional and national meetings and many have been published in research journals.
Click on the Faculty members name to view their profile where you can find information regarding their research interests.
Program Advisor
Associate Professor, Biology
- Phone
- 973-655-4248
- feehanc@montclair.edu
Program Department Chair
Chairperson, Biology
- Phone
- 973-655-2027
- petroffe@montclair.edu
Program Faculty
Vice Provost for Research, Graduate School
- Phone
- 973-655-5129
- brachfelds@montclair.edu
- Location
- The School of Nursing and The Graduate School, 487B
Professor, Earth and Environmental Studies
- Phone
- 973-655-7384
- choppingm@montclair.edu
- Location
- Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, 312
Professor, Earth and Environmental Studies
- Phone
- 973-655-7549
- fengh@montclair.edu
- Location
- Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, 422
Associate Professor, Biology
- Phone
- 973-655-3418
- hazardl@montclair.edu
Executive Director, Teaching Excellence in Science and Mathematics, College of Science and Mathematics
- Phone
- 973-655-5426
- kights@montclair.edu
- Location
- Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, 100C
Adjunct Instructor, Earth and Environmental Studies
- Phone
- 973-655-7902
- krugem@montclair.edu
Associate Professor, Biology
- Phone
- 973-655-7788
- monsenk@montclair.edu
Chemistry Instrument/Research Technician, Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Phone
- 973-655-4076
- olsenk@montclair.edu
- Location
- Richardson Hall, 340
Professor, Earth and Environmental Studies
- Phone
- 973-655-7558
- ophorid@montclair.edu
- Location
- Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, 310
Professor, Earth and Environmental Studies
- Phone
- 973-655-3185
- passchiers@montclair.edu
- Location
- Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, 324
Professor, Earth and Environmental Studies
- Phone
- 973-655-7569
- popeg@montclair.edu
- Location
- Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, 420
Associate Professor, Anthropology
- Phone
- 973-655-7503
- vedwann@montclair.edu
- Location
- Dickson Hall, 141
Professor, Earth and Environmental Studies
- Phone
- 973-655-4313
- yud@montclair.edu
- Location
- Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, 314
Professor, Biology
- Phone
- 973-655-7117
- wum@montclair.edu
- Location
- Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, 300