Kevin Speer

Director

• kspeer@fsu.edu
• Phone: 644-5594
• Kevin has been the director of GFDI since 2011 and has been an active associate for his entire time at FSU. Kevin is a sea-going oceanographer whose research ranges from the global ocean circulation to the dynamics of hydrothermal plumes.

Catherine Hancock

Researcher

• chancock@fsu.edu

Vijaya Challa

Office Manager

• Office Manager
• Vijaya@gfdi.fsu.edu

Vijaya has been with the institute since its founding.  She was responsible for soldering the 3000+ temperature probes for the large annulus experiment.  Now she manages the office and most of the goings-on in the institute. If you have any questions, talk to her first!

Anthony Diaz

IT Support Specialist

• 644-4941
• ajdiaz@fsu.edu

Donna Samaan - Grant Specialist

Grant Specialist

• 644-5595
• dsamaan@fsu.edu
• Donna is responsible for the daily administration of contracts and grants in GFDI. She also assists the Director and Affiliates with proposal development and submission.