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Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
Elise Granek
Elise Granek
Professor, Environmental Science & Management Fellow, Institute for Sustainable Solutions
Dr. Elise Granek runs the Applied Coastal Ecology lab in the Department of Environmental Science and Management at Portland State University. She holds a PhD in marine ecology from Oregon State University and a Masters degree in Forest Ecology and Conservation Biology from Yale University's School of the Environment. Her research at the land-sea interface combines her training in marine and terrestrial ecology and spans ecological (community composition in mangroves), socio-ecological (perceptions and attitudes about marine reserves, microplastics, non-native mangroves), and eco-toxicological (examining effects of microplatics, pesticides, pharmaceuticals on marine animals) studies. When not studying applied coastal ecology and mentoring students, Granek enjoys hiking, camping, biking, and backpacking with her two children and husband.
Post-Doctoral Student
Post-Doctoral Student
Email: craguso@pdx.edu
Clarissa Raguso
Clarissa Raguso
Dr. Clarissa Raguso is a marine scientist and postdoctoral researcher at Portland State University, specializing in microplastic pollution and marine conservation. She earned her Ph.D. in Marine and Terrestrial Environmental Sciences and holds a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences and an M.Sc. in Marine Sciences from Milano-Bicocca University, with her master’s completed in partnership with the Maldivian National University.
Her research focuses on reducing microplastic pollution in coastal wastewater systems by identifying and testing upstream interventions in the tourism industry. She has expertise in microplastic preparation, isolation, and FTIR spectroscopy, and has conducted ecotoxicological studies on model species to assess the effects of environmentally relevant tire mixtures and synthetic textile microfibers. As part of her research, Dr. Raguso actively engages with communities to raise awareness of ocean plastic pollution, combining scientific investigation with public outreach to promote marine conservation.
In her free time, she can usually be found kayaking or hiking with her family.
Research Analyst
Research Analyst
Kellie Teague
Kellie Teague
Students
Students
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