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Dominick Cifelli
Biology M.S.
West Virginia University
About
About
Biology M.S. Student at West Virginia University, conducting research in Eddie Brzostek's Global Change Biology lab. In 2020, I earned a B.A. in Environmental Geoscience with a concentration in GIS applications coupled with a minor in communication studies from WVU. Prior to pursuing my graduate degree, I worked as an environmental specialist in radiation physics at the Bureau of X-ray Compliance - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. My research interests include sustainable forest management strategies, forest carbon cycling, sustainable bioenergy production, and ecosystem modeling. I'm passionate about contributing to the broader understanding of ecological processes and exploring forest ecosystem dynamics in a rapidly changing world.
In my free time, I enjoy working on projects that intersect statistics and sports. My most recent side project related to the NFL focuses on generating actionable, practical, and novel insights from player tracking data corresponding to tackling and QB hits.
Interests
Interests
Climate Justice
Ecosystem Dynamics
Machine Learning
Next-Gen Sports Analytics
Education
Education
M.S. Biology, 2024
B.A. Environmental Geoscience, 2020
Recent News
Recent News
WVU Today | WVU researcher searching for ‘holy grail’ of sustainable bioenergy
WVU Today | WVU researcher searching for ‘holy grail’ of sustainable bioenergy
Members of the Brzostek Lab at West Virginia University marvel at the soil pit they dug to measure how miscanthus roots and soil microbes contribute to forming long-lived deep soil carbon. Pictured are Noah Wauls, undergraduate student; Edward Brzostek, associate professor of biology; Jessica Burke, undergraduate student; Dominick Cifelli, master’s student; and Zoe Pagliaro, doctoral student.
Sustainability Research Team: Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI)
Sustainability Research Team: Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI)
CABBI Sustainability Theme researchers use data-driven modeling to predict sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels. We analyze feedstock combinations, regions, market conditions, and bioproducts. Our focus includes understanding plant, soil, microbe, and climate interactions that boost feedstock productivity and ecosystem services. We also explore the economic and technological pathways to a resilient bioeconomy, closing the loop on integrated research.
Citizens Science Day
Citizens Science Day
A community based initiative that brings local elemntary students closer to the wonders of forest ecology.
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