Robin Smith

Associate Research Professor,

GF Global Futures Laboratory - Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science

Robin.T.Smith@asu.edu

Ctr for Global Disc & Conservation Sci 60 Nowelo St Hilo, HI 96720
Mail code: 8204

Campus: Tempe
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Long Bio

Robin Smith, Associate Research Scientist at ASU's Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science, leads innovative coral restoration research for the ʻĀkoʻaʻkoʻa Reef Restoration Program. His work focuses on advancing thermally resilient coral propagation through technologies like selective breeding, in vitro fertilization, and assisted evolution to combat climate change and restore reef ecosystems at scale. Founder of Coral Engineered Ecosystems Inc., Robin has designed and commissioned cutting-edge coral propagation facilities worldwide, including the ʻĀkoʻaʻkoʻa Coral Nursery. His mission is to scale impactful solutions for coral restoration in Hawaiʻi and globally.

Education

2008, Ph.D., Biology, Florida International University

1999, B.Sc., Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University

ORCID Profile ID

https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7052-972X