Noah Lottig

Biography

I am an Associate Research Scientist and Site Manager with the North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Center for Limnology. With nearly two decades of experience in aquatic ecosystem research, I lead the Lottig Lab’s efforts to integrate advanced monitoring technologies with long-term ecological science.

My research focuses on understanding how freshwater ecosystems respond to environmental change — spanning real-time water quality sensing, long-term data collection, and the development of models that explain and predict water quality dynamics. I work across scales from individual lakes to continents, drawing on limnology, biogeochemistry, time series analysis, and data science.

I specialize in building and applying data systems that turn complex environmental data into actionable insight — whether collaborating on regional-scale conservation efforts or developing open-source sensor platforms that make high-quality monitoring accessible to researchers, lake associations, and community partners. Through AquaSens and the DockSensIQ platform, I work to democratize access to environmental data and empower local stakeholders to engage more deeply with their lakes.

Educational History Ph.D., Limnology and Marine Science, University of Wisconsin (2009) M.S., Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech (2005) B.S., Biology and Legal Studies, University of Wisconsin Superior (2003)