Kimberly Galvez, PhD
About Kimberly Galvez, PhD
Kimberly Galvez, PhD, is the Chief Scientist at Viking. She has extensive experience in marine geology and geophysics, having worked with NOAA, ExxonMobil, and the University of Miami.
Company
Kimberly Galvez, PhD, currently holds the position of Chief Scientist at Viking. Her responsibilities and specific projects within Viking focus on leveraging her extensive expertise in marine geology and geophysics.
Title
Kimberly Galvez is the Chief Scientist at Viking. This role highlights her leadership in scientific research and application, building on a career that integrates several significant roles in marine and geological sciences.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Galvez earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marine Geology and Geophysics from the University of Miami - Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, studying from 2014 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biological Sciences from the University of Miami and studied Biology/Biological Sciences at Florida International University. Her education underscored her proficiency in marine geology, geophysics, and biology.
Background
Kimberly Galvez has an extensive background in scientific roles, including a tenure at the NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration as an Expedition Coordinator via FedWriters from 2020 to 2022. She also worked at Cherokee Federal, FedWriters, and ExxonMobil, gaining valuable experience in geoscience and expedition coordination. Her career began with significant research roles at the University of Miami - RSMAS.
Achievements
Kimberly Galvez's notable achievements include leading a major marine expedition project at the NOAA, publishing a research paper on carbonate geology during her PhD studies, and presenting her findings on marine geology at an international conference in 2019. She has also received a grant for her research in marine geophysics and has developed a new methodology for analyzing carbonate rock formations. Additionally, she has participated in community outreach and mentored undergraduate students in marine sciences.