Marina Lesse is Faculty Associate-Research in the Energy Academic Group at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Marina earned a Bachelors of Science in Marine Science from California State University - Monterey Bay in 2019. Her research focus includes relevant work for the Energy Academic Group at the Naval Postgraduate School including research on climate change impacts to Naval Operations, Energy Security Curriculum and module development for the Department of the Navy, Net Zero initiatives for the Navy, as well as Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems. She is currently pursuing a Masters in National Security Affairs from NPS.
NPS Experience
2020 - current: Faculty Associate - Research
Other Experience
2012
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2014
Nuclear Electronics Technician, Navy
Research Interests
Climate Change policy and analysis, Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems, Marine and Environmental Science, Renewable & Alternative Energy, National Security Strategies, Climate Security, Environmental Security