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. Bologna 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 Operation Wallacea, Three Seas Program, Semester at Sea, and courses and research through the New Jersey Marine Science Consortium.
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

Program Department Chair

Chairperson, Biology
- Phone
- 973-655-2027
- petroffe@montclair.edu
- Location
- Science Hall, 110
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
- Location
- Science Hall, 121

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Instruction, College of Science and Mathematics
- Phone
- 973-655-5426
- kights@montclair.edu
- Location
- Center for Environmental & Life Sciences, 206C


Associate Professor, Biology
- Phone
- 973-655-7788
- monsenk@montclair.edu
- Location
- Science Hall, 135

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