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Eleni Petrou, Ph.D.

Molecular ecology, population genomics, management and conservation of marine species, historical ecology and ancient DNA, social-ecological systems

Professional Experience

  • 2022 – Present       Geneticist, USGS, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK

  • 2019 – 2022            Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

  • 2014 – 2019            Graduate Research Assistant, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

  • 2013                          Fulbright Scholar, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Panama

  • 2009 – 2012            Graduate Research Assistant, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

  • 2007 – 2009           Various science technician positions

Education and Certifications

  • Ph.D. 2019             University of Washington, Seattle, WA      Aquatic and Fishery Sciences

  • M.S. 2012               University of Washington, Seattle, WA      Aquatic and Fishery Sciences

  • B.S. 2008               State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY         

Honors and Awards

  • 2022: SAFS DEIJ and Community Service Recognition Award

  • 2021: Outstanding Commitment to Diversity Award, UW College of the Environment

  • 2017: First prize for environmental policy brief, NYT – APRU Asia-Pacific Case Competition

  • 2016: Best graduate student presentation, FSBI Annual Symposium

  • 2014: NSF Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship

  • 2013: Fulbright Research Fellowship, Panama

  • 2011: NSF Graduate Teaching Fellowship in K-12 Education

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