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Dr. Joel Eklof is an assistant professor in the Environmental Studies and Sciences department at the University of Puget Sound. He has worked at Puget Sound since 2025.

Prior to his position at Puget Sound, Joel was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington, where he also received his Master's and PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering. 

Outside of work, Joel loves rock climbing, mountaineering, lifting, bowling, cooking, hammocking, and cuddling with his wife and golden retriever while reading a good book.