Kelly Kearney, marine ecosystem research scientist at University of Washington

Kelly Kearney

Marine Ecosystem Research Scientist & Computational Modeler

PhD from Princeton University • Research Scientist at University of Washington & NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center • 15 years in Marine Science

With extensive training in oceanography and mathematical modeling, Kelly bridges the gap between biogeochemical processes and fisheries ecosystem dynamics, developing innovative tools that help managers understand and respond to environmental changes in Alaska's productive marine waters.

What I Write About

My Approach

The most powerful models are those that capture essential processes while remaining simple enough to understand and apply.

My research philosophy centers on creating mechanistic models that balance biological realism with computational tractability, always validating predictions against empirical observations to ensure practical utility for fisheries management.

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Currently Working On

Developing integrated ecosystem models for Alaska marine systems that link ocean chemistry, primary production, and fish population dynamics to support sustainable fisheries management.