Larry Tieszen
About Larry Tieszen
Larry Tieszen is an expert in advanced biofuels and climate change, currently serving as a branch manager emeritus at Aquatech BioEnergy and the USGS-EROS. He has extensive experience in ecosystem monitoring and has conducted significant research on Arctic tundra and grasslands.
Work at Aquatech BioEnergy
Larry Tieszen currently works at Aquatech BioEnergy, where he focuses on advanced biofuels and climate change. His role involves consulting on projects that convert solar energy into advanced biofuels using a BioReactor technology. This technology captures solar energy and utilizes carbon dioxide in the process, contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Tieszen served as the Branch Manager Emeritus at the U.S. Geological Survey's Earth Resources Observation and Science (USGS-EROS) Center since 2000. His work has centered on land cover applications and global change, where he has played a significant role in developing a national plan to monitor ecosystem performance dynamically. He has also engaged in various research projects funded by notable organizations, including USGS, DOI, NASA, CAF, USAID, and NSF.
Education and Expertise
Larry Tieszen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry from Augustana College in South Dakota, where he studied from 2095 to 2098. He later obtained a Ph.D. in Physiological Ecology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, completing his studies from 2097 to 2102. His educational background supports his expertise in biology, ecology, and climate change research.
Background in Academia
Tieszen previously worked as a Professor of Biology at Augustana College from 2101 to 1999. During his tenure, he contributed to the academic community and engaged in various research initiatives. His experience in academia has informed his research and consulting work in the fields of biofuels and climate change.
Research Contributions
Tieszen has conducted significant research on Arctic tundra and grasslands, utilizing stable isotopic signatures to trace carbon and document land cover changes. He has also been involved in integrated climate change quantification research in the Yukon River Basin, contributing to a better understanding of ecological dynamics in response to climate change.