Don P. Chambers

Don P. Chambers is a Professor of Physical Oceanography at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science. With over 25 years of experience, he is an internationally recognized expert in sea level science, utilizing satellite observations to study climate change and ocean dynamics.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1996

Research Interests:
Dr. Chambers specializes in sea level rise, global climate change, and ice mass balance of Greenland and Antarctica. His work focuses on separating natural climate variability from anthropogenic change, using satellite altimetry and gravimetry to study ocean circulation, heat storage, and mass redistribution. His research spans ocean dynamics, glaciology, and satellite oceanography, contributing to international climate assessments.

Publication Trends:
His recent work (2023-2025) emphasizes regional sea level change, deep ocean heat content, and the use of GRACE/GRACE-FO satellite data for monitoring ocean mass and currents. He has contributed significantly to global ocean observing systems, including the Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas and studies on Southern Ocean dynamics.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:
Dr. Chambers has served on high-profile committees including the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (2010-2014) and the National Academy of Sciences Decadal Survey (2016-2018). His research is supported by funding from the National Science Foundation, particularly for Southern Ocean research and satellite oceanography initiatives.

Labs and Teams:
He leads the Satellite Oceanography Laboratory at USF and is a key member of the Southern Ocean Science group, which conducts interdisciplinary research around Antarctica and mentors graduate students and postdocs.