Dr Mike Williams
Chief Scientist - Oceans
Mike joined NIWA in 2001 and has a science background in physical oceanography, ocean acidification, climate change and ocean processes associated with Antarctic sea ice and ice shelves. Prior to his appointment as Chief Scientist - Oceans in 2021, Mike held a joint appointment as Director of the Deep South National Science Challenge and Principal Scientist, Marine Physics.
Dr Joshu Mountjoy
Strategy Manager - Oceans
Joshu Mountjoy is a Marine Geoscientist and Programme Leader for SSIF Programme Marine Physical Processes and Resources. Joshu completed his PhD jointly with the University of Canterbury and NIWA and then took up a scientist position at NIWA. He has a broad interest in seafloor geomorphology spanning submarine canyons, landslides, active tectonics, gas and gas hydrate systems and lakes. Joshu is passionate about science communication and believes scientists are beholden to communicate what they do as broadly as possible. He recently featured in the National Geographic show Drain the Oceans https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8680494/. When not being a scientist Joshu enjoys mountain biking, surfing, skiing, cooking and tinkering in his shed.
Staff member | Job Title | Contact |
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Alan Orpin | Principal Scientist - Marine Geology | |
Alice Harang | Hydrodynamics Scientist | |
Antonia Cristi | Marine Phytoplankton Ecologist | |
Ashley Rowden | Principal Scientist - Marine Ecology | |
Carolyn Lundquist | Principal Scientist - Marine Ecology | |
Chen Wang | Data Scientist | |
Christo Rautenbach | Coastal and Estuarine Physical Processes Scientist | |
Craig Stevens | Principal Scientist - Marine Physics | |
Craig Stewart | Marine Physicist | |
Cyprien Bosserelle | Hydrodynamics Modeller | |
Daniel Leduc | Marine Biologist | |
Denise Fernandez | Physical Oceanographer | |
Eimear Egan | Freshwater Fish Ecologist | |
Graham Rickard | Marine Physics Modeller | |
Helen Macdonald | Regional Ocean Modelling System (ROMS) Numerical Modeller | |
Helen Neil | General Manager - Operations | |
Irene Middleton | Marine Ecologist | |
Jaret Bilewitch | Molecular Biologist | |
Kareen Schnabel | Marine Biologist | |
Karl Safi | Algal Ecologist | |
Kevin Mackay | Marine Geologist, Marine Data Manager | |
Leigh Tait | Marine Ecologist | |
Natalie Robinson | Marine Physicist | |
Orlando Lam-Gordillo | Coastal Marine Ecologist | |
Pablo Escobar-Flores | Fisheries Scientist | |
Philip Barnes | Principal Scientist - Marine Geology | |
Philip Sutton | Physical Oceanographer | |
Rachael Peart | Marine Invertebrate Systematist | |
Rachel Hale | Marine Ecologist | |
Richard O'Driscoll | Chief Scientist - Fisheries | |
Sally Watson | Marine Geophysicist | |
Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher | Principal Scientist - Carbon Chemistry and Modelling | |
Scott Nodder | Principal Scientist - Marine Geology | |
Scott Stephens | Chief Scientist - Coasts and Estuaries | |
Shaun Williams | Natural Hazards Scientist | |
Stacy Deppeler | Marine Biogeochemistry Technician | |
Svenja Halfter | Zooplankton Ecologist | |
Tom Brough | Marine Ecologist - Quantitative Modeller | |
Zhonghou Xu | Coastal Modeller |