Riva Kahn Hallock

Riva Kahn Hallock is a mechanical engineer who specializes in underwater systems. She graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Olin College of Engineering, where she was also awarded a Tri-Collegiate Sustainability Certificate for her concentration in sustainable design. Riva was introduced to DOER Marine in 2009 after meeting Dr. Sylvia Earle and touring the facility and machine shop in Alameda, CA.

In her work at DOER, Riva has been involved in the design and build of several projects geared towards ocean exploration and conservation. She has worked on and operated several ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles), including the H6000 ROV, owned by the University of Hawaii's School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. In addition, she assisted with the build and operation of an ROV commissioned by the University of Illinois, designed to explore the ocean underneath Antarctic ice sheets.

Riva has consulted on the engineering of underwater art installations and several submerged camera systems. Prior to DOER Riva conducted research on hydrofoils, engine fuel efficiency, and autonomous sailboats, worked at the AUV Lab at MIT, and has volunteered with several environmental organizations such as Mission Blue.