Chris Maio

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Chris Maio

Professor of geography

University affiliation

  • Geophysical Institute
  • College of Natural Science and Mathematics
  • Department of Geosciences
  • Arctic Coastal Geosciences Lab
  • ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Coastal Cooperative

Contact information

Media contact

Gracie Banister

Areas of expertise

  • Earth science
  • Geography

Research interests/biography

Chris is a Professor of Geoscience at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Fairbanks (UAF) and Director of the Arctic Coastal Geoscience Lab and ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ Coastal Cooperative. He leads interdisciplinary research on coastal processes, hazards, and environmental change across ÐÓ°ÉÔ­°æ using field research, environmental observing, geospatial analysis, and long-term monitoring. His work is grounded in sustained partnerships with rural coastal communities and emphasizes co-produced, actionable science that addresses local priorities while advancing understanding of rapidly changing Arctic and sub-Arctic coastal systems.