Physical-Biogeochemical Ocean Observation & Modeling
Mingshun Jiang, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor
772-242-2254
jiangm@fau.edu
Dr. Jiang is a physical oceanographer specialized in ocean coupled physical-biogeochemical-ecological modeling. His primary research focuses on understanding coastal and ocean meso-scale physical processes and their roles in controlling nutrients and carbon cycle, Fe cycle, phytoplankton blooms, and ecosystem dynamics. These processes are important to addressing many pressing issues that strongly impact coastal and ocean environments and ecosystems including eutrophication, harmful algal blooms (HABs), and climate change. The goal is to acquire information and knowledge that assist in management decisions in marine ecosystem protection, habitat restoration, and conservation efforts. His research tool is primarily numerical modeling but he has increasingly led and participated in field research using traditional and advanced technology including CTD, ADCP, benthic lander, Acrobat, Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV), and Remotely-operated vehicles (ROV).
- ECOHAB2024: What are the drivers and selection mechanisms for recurring and prolonged HABs in subtropical estuaries? M. Jiang (PI), J. Beckler, N. Cohen (UGA), and C. Jacoby (USF), NOAA, $1.3M, 7/1/2026-6/30/2029
- Investigation of HABs dynamics and regime change in the northern IRL using numerical modeling and field observations, M. Jiang (PI), J. Beckler, and M. McFarland, HBOIF, $199,196, 7/1/2026-6/30/2027.
- Influences of upwelling and riverine nutrient plumes on the mesophotic coral ecosystems of the west Florida shelf, PI: M. Jiang, co-PIs: S. Brooke (FSU), J. Beckler, A. Nayak, S. Morey (FAMU), Florida Center of Excellence Research Grants Program, $999,976, 4/3/2025 – 4/2/2028.
- Integration of high-frequency sediment nutrient fluxes into an Indian River Lagoon biogeochemical model, J. Beckler (PI), M. Jiang (co-PI), HBOIF, $393,077, 7/1/2024-6/30/2026.
- Observation and modeling of transport and dispersion of waters and pollutants from South Florida watersheds to Florida Keys, Mingshun Jiang and Laurent Cherubin, January 1, 2022-December 31, 2023, EPA, $350,000.
- Development of a physical-biogeochemical model for predicting HABs and water quality in southwest Florida coastal waters, M. Jiang (PI), J. Beckler, and M. McFarland, HBOIF, $550,000, 7/1/2021-6/30/2024,
- Observation and modeling of water transformation and Microcystis blooms in C-44 canal, Mingshun Jiang and Jordon Beckler, March 1, 2021-February 28, 2024, EPA, $260,646.