Patricia A. Wheeler | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of California, Irvine |
| Known for | physiological ecology of marine algae |
| Spouse(s) | John Cooper Westall, Ph.D. |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Oceanography, Marine ecology, Phycology |
| Institutions | Oregon State University |
| Thesis | The Uptake and Metabolism of Amino Acids by Marine phytoplankton |
| Doctoral advisor | Grover C. Stephens |
| Other academic advisors | Wheeler J. North |
Patricia A. Wheeler is a retired American phycologist and oceanographer. She is known for her work physiology and ecology of marine phytoplankton and primary production in marine ecosystems.[1]