Ved Chirayath

Roles: Assoc. Professor of Ocean Science, Vetlesen Endowed Chair of Earth Sciences, and Director of Aircraft Center for Earth Studies (ACES) at the University of Miami. Holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering.

Research Focus: Specializes in Earth observation using advanced remote sensing technologies. Integrates aerospace engineering principles with oceanographic and atmospheric sciences to study environmental systems. Leads ACES, which develops innovative aircraft-based platforms for Earth science research.

Affiliations: Primary appointment in Rosenstiel School's Ocean Science Department; collaborates across disciplines through Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering. Actively involved in cutting-edge research on climate change impacts, coastal dynamics, and geophysical fluid dynamics.