Jacob Wenegrat

Jacob Wenegrat is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. His research focuses on submesoscale ocean processes (0.1-10 km scales), combining theory, high-resolution numerical simulations, and observational data. Key research areas include ocean submesoscale dynamics, air-sea interaction, boundary layer turbulence, and multi-scale fluid dynamics.

He teaches courses such as Physical Oceanography (AOSC420/670) and Oceanography of the Chesapeake and Mid-Atlantic (AOSC421). His group actively collaborates with observationalists and large-scale modelers to bridge fundamental dynamics with interdisciplinary applications like climate science and marine ecosystems.

Wenegrat advises a diverse group of graduate students and postdocs working on topics including submesoscale turbulence, coastal oceanography, and numerical modeling. His lab utilizes advanced computational tools and field data from initiatives like the Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE).

Recent research highlights include studies on marine heatwaves in the Chesapeake Bay, turbulent dynamics of submesoscale vortices, and the role of submesoscale processes in global ocean boundary layers. His work emphasizes connecting small-scale physics to broader environmental and climate systems.