Andrew Stewart

Andrew Stewart serves as Professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), directing the Dynamical Oceanography Group. His research centers on high-latitude ocean circulation physics with specialized focus on Antarctic margin dynamics and climate system interactions.

Research interests span dynamical oceanography, Antarctic ice-ocean-atmosphere coupling, and submesoscale processes in polar regions. The group employs advanced simulation methodologies to investigate ocean circulation behavior and its responses to environmental forcing, particularly emphasizing Southern Ocean dynamics and ice sheet interactions.

Recent publication trends reveal concentrated investigation into Southern Ocean energy cascades, Antarctic meltwater feedbacks, and global ocean eddy dynamics. Work integrates satellite observations, numerical modeling, and experimental approaches to address climate-relevant oceanographic phenomena.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:

Professor Stewart supervises eight graduate researchers including Garrett Finucane, Kaylie Cohanim, and Cheng-Yang (Sunny) Yeh as evidenced by the 2025 group roster. External funding sources remain unspecified in available documentation though research scope implies National Science Foundation and climate-focused grant support.

Labs and Teams:

The UCLA Dynamical Oceanography Group maintains experimental facilities including rotating tank systems for dynamical studies. Current team composition reflects interdisciplinary collaboration across ocean modeling, satellite data analysis, and polar field research domains.