Gary
A. Gill, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Oceanography
Marine Sciences Program
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Education
Post-graduate, Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Marine Sciences, University
of California, Santa Cruz, CA. Major Advisor - Dr. Kenneth W. Bruland
Ph.D., Chemical Oceanography, University of Connecticut, 1986. Dissertation
title: On the marine biogeochemistry of mercury. Major Advisor - Dr. William
F. Fitzgerald
M.S., Chemical Oceanography, University of Connecticut, 1980. Thesis title:
On the geochemistry of mercury in Long Island Sound: An analytical and field
study. Major Advisor - Dr. William F. Fitzgerald
B.S., Chemistry and Chemical Oceanography, University of Washington, 1976
Employment History
1996- Associate Professor, Department of Oceanography, Marine Science Program,
Texas A & M University at Galveston, Galveston, TX
1992-1996 Assistant Professor, Department of Oceanography, Marine Science Program,
Texas A & M University at Galveston, Galveston, TX
1988-1991 Assistant Researcher, Institute of Marine Sciences, University of
California, Santa Cruz, CA
1985-1988 Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute of Marine Sciences, University
of California, Santa Cruz, CA
Research Interests and
Specialties
The biogeochemistry of trace elements in natural waters, with particular experience
and interest in environmental and analytical studies concerning mercury. Trace
element analysis using ultra-clean laboratory and environmental sampling techniques.
Chemical and biological interactions involving trace elements in aquatic environments.
The chemical speciation of trace elements in natural waters. Understanding the
role that chemical speciation plays in the interaction of trace elements with
biota and particulate surfaces and the influence of this interaction on the
geochemical cycling of trace elements in natural waters. Geochemical processes
which control the temporal and spatial distribution of trace elements in estuaries,
surface and deep waters of the ocean and other aquatic systems.
Professional Affiliations