Dr. James Sulikowski
Researcher
Dr. Sulikowski is a Professor and Associate Director of the School of Mathematical & Natural Sciences at Arizona State University. Dr. Sulikowski has masters’ degrees in marine biology and physiology as well as a PhD in Zoology. His interdisciplinary research integrates aspects of physiology and ecology to provide an understanding of the composition, movements, and spatial/temporal distribution of commercially valuable and charismatic species in both the coastal and pelagic environments. Dr. Sulikowski’s 25 years of experience using a variety of techniques, including hormone analyses, electronic tracking, and ultrasound imaging, has resulted in over 100 peer reviewed publications and over 13 million dollars in external grant funding. His work has been featured on such media outlets as the BBC series "Rise of Animals”, "ocean mysteries series", Discovery Channel’s Shark week, Nat Geo Wild, as well as many other local, regional and national affiliates. In 2019 he became part of the research team of Pelagios Kakunjá, to collaborate in several projects, particularly in Cabo Pulmo and the Sea of Cortez.