Dr. Horvath is serving as the Interim Dean of the College of Science at CSU Monterey Bay. An aquatic ecologist with past research on the impacts and spread of aquatic nuisance/invasive species. Dr. Horvath has worked on developing regional management plans for the control of the invasive zebra mussel and quagga mussel. He has expertise in issues surrounding water quality, including designing monitoring programs and developing management plans. Most recently, Dr. Horvath has been working within an international group focused on the role of soil processes and soil organic carbon’s impacts on regulating global climate change and greenhouse gases.