Chris Kincaid
استاد · Coastal and Estuarine Physical Oceanography
University of Rhode Islandمعرفی
Chris Kincaid is a Professor at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography (URI-GSO), specializing in geophysical fluid dynamics. His research bridges mantle dynamics and coastal oceanography, with a focus on subduction zones, mantle plumes, and estuarine circulation.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, Johns Hopkins University (1990)
- M.A. in Geophysics, Johns Hopkins University (1987)
- B.A. in Earth Science, Wesleyan University (1983)
Kincaid's research explores 3D interactions between tectonic drivers (subduction zones, mantle plumes) and their impact on Earth's crust and mantle. He uses physical and numerical models to study coastal water circulation in Narragansett Bay, linking environmental factors to biogeochemical transport. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, combining lab simulations with field data.
His publications highlight trends in mantle convection, subduction zone rollback, and estuarine management. Collaborations with institutions in Australia and co-authors like Kelsey Druken and Robert Griffiths underscore his cross-disciplinary impact.
At URI-GSO, Kincaid supervises PhD candidates and advises Kelsey Druken. He runs the GFD lab, one of the few globally capable of simulating tectonic settings, and collaborates with Brown, Yale, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
