Hjálmar Hátún

Hjálmar Hátún is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Technology at The University of the Faroe Islands. He works extensively in physical oceanography, climate monitoring, and marine ecosystem dynamics.

• Institution: The University of the Faroe Islands
• Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology
• Position: Associate Professor
• Email: hjalmarh@hav.fo

His research spans large-scale oceanographic processes and their impacts on sub-polar North Atlantic biogeography. Key areas include:

• Physical oceanography
• Climate system monitoring
• Zooplankton dynamics
• Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
• Pelagic ecosystem productivity
• Subarctic fjord systems

Recent publications focus on climate-ocean interactions, zooplankton effects on marine ecosystems, and AMOC dynamics around the Faroe Islands. Collaborations include Nordic Council projects like IEA-NOR and Faroe-AMOC, addressing sustainable fisheries and climate monitoring.

Active projects center on:

• AMOC dynamics (2023-2027)
• Climate indicators (2024-2028)
• Pelagic productivity (2022-2025)

He organized a 2023 PhD course on oceanographic processes and contributes to SDG14 (Life Below Water) through marine research.