Maluhiahāliʻiokauaʻiepilialoha Stark-Kinimaka
History
- 2023 - Present: M.S. Marine Biology with the Geometric Ecology Lab, University of Hawaii at Mānoa and the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology
- 2022 - Present: Research Assistant, SfM Mapping with the Mega Lab, University of Hawaii at Hilo
- 2005 - Present: Professional Surfer at Roxy and Reef Sandals
- 2020 - 2022: Energy/Structural Engineer, Design Concepts Hawaii, Kauaʻi
- 2014 - 2018: B.S. Atmosphere & Energy Engineering, Stanford University
- 2017: Human Computer Interaction Intern, NASA Ames Research Facility
Research
Aloha mai kāua e, I come from the island of Kauaʻi where I was born and raised in the ahupuaʻa of Anahola. During my time on Moku o Loʻe, I will be observing the relationship between coral reef morphology and wave attenuation to better quantify bottom friction in shallow water zones. As a kilomoana, the term for a marine scientist in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language), it is my privilege to blend modern technology and ʻIke Hawaiʻi to offer revitalized perspectives and solutions for the future of ocean stewardship.