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Felix Jose is an Associate Professor of Marine Science and Program Coordinator for the Undergraduate Marine Science program at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Physical Oceanography from Cochin University of Science & Technology, India, and has postdoctoral experience at institutions including the Nansen Centre (India), University of Azores (Portugal), and Louisiana State University (USA). His research focuses on coastal hydrodynamics, sediment transport, storm surge modeling, and climate change impacts on coastal ecosystems. He has collaborated internationally and been recognized with a Fulbright Specialist designation in coastal ocean modeling.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Marine Science, Cochin University of Science & Technology, India
- M.S. in Physical Oceanography, Cochin University of Science & Technology, India
- B.Sc. in Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, India
Research Interests:
- Coastal morphodynamics and barrier island dynamics
- Estuarine circulation modeling
- Hurricane-induced storm surge and sediment transport
- Applications of machine learning in coastal and oceanographic studies
Grants & Awards:
- Fulbright Specialist Roster (Coastal Ocean Modeler)
- Summer Faculty Scholarship, Naval Research Lab (Stennis Space Center)
Advising & Grants: Dr. Jose has mentored undergraduate and graduate students at FGCU and LSU. He has secured grants from agencies including the Environmental Defense Fund, NOAA, BOEM, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. His work emphasizes applied coastal resilience and ecosystem modeling.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving coastal vulnerability assessment, hydrodynamic modeling, and remote sensing applications.
