Frank J. Millero
Professor of Marine and Physical Chemistry, Associate Dean
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Biography
Dr. Frank J. Millero received his B.S. (1961) from Ohio State University and his M.S. (1964) and Ph.D. (1965) from Carnegie-Mellon University in physical chemistry. He has been in Miami since 1966. Over the years, he has received a number of awards for his teaching and research accomplishments. These include: office of Naval Research Educator Award (1991-95), Sigma Xi Professor of the year (1989), Florida Academy of Science Medal (1991), a Gold Medal from Rudjer Boskovic Institute (1988), Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award (1996), Provost Scholarly Activity Award (1998) and AGU Fellow (1999). He has served on the National Academy of Sciences Ocean Science Board (1981-83), and is a member of a number of scientific associations. He is presently the Editor-in-Chief of Marine Chemistry.
Research Interests
My major research interests are in the application of physical chemical principles to natural waters (go to Marine Physical Chemistry Group Web Page ). I attempt to understand how ionic interactions affect the thermodynamics and kinetics of processes occurring in the oceans. Ionic interaction models are used to estimate the activity and speciation of ions in natural waters of known composition. Our recent studies have been concerned with the affect ionic interactions on the oxidation of both metals [Fe(II), Cr(III), Cr(VI)] and non-metals [As(III), S(II), S(IV)] in aqueous solutions. Field measurements of these redox processes have been made in anoxic (devoid of oxygen) waters, like the Framvaren Fjord in Norway.
My group is presently involved in programs attempting to synthesize the global CO2 cycle in the world oceans. We hope to characterize the flux of fossil fuel CO2 to the deep oceans. We are also involved in the IRONEX program that is attempting to examine the importance of iron as a plant nutrient and its effect on the flux of CO2 to the deep ocean by the sinking of plant material (the so-called biological pump). Laboratory and field studies are also being made on the effect of organic matter on the solubility of iron in natural waters.
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Contact
Prof. Frank J. Millero
RSMAS/MAC
University of Miami
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149-1098
Telephone: 305-361-4707
Fax: 305-361-4144
fmillero@rsmas.miami.edu
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