Samir Patel started working at Coonamessett Farm Foundation in August 2014. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from George Washington University in 2005 and in 2013 a PhD from Drexel University in Environmental Sciences focusing on sea turtle ecology, satellite telemetry and climate change. Prior to joining CFF, Samir worked as a high school biology and chemistry teacher and assisted on sea turtle projects in Greece, South Africa and Costa Rica. At CFF, Samir is involved in multiple projects, including protected species research both offshore and within local Cape Cod waters, and using telemetry and optical approaches to study the ecology of commercially valuable fish species.

EDUCATION:

Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences - Drexel University, 2013

B.A. in Biological Sciences - The George Washington University, 2005

INTERESTS & EXPERTISE:

Endangered species, Satellite telemetry, Climate change