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John Wettlaufer is an Affiliate Professor at Yale University's School of Engineering and Applied Science, affiliated with the Department of Physics. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, ice physics, and geophysical phenomena, leveraging experimental, numerical, and theoretical approaches. The Ice Physics Laboratory under his leadership explores topics ranging from interfacial melting to planetary fluid dynamics.
Collaborations span disciplines including applied mathematics, astronomy, and engineering. His work is supported by institutions like the National Science Foundation and Yale University. Notable projects include studies on Arctic sea ice, compositional convection in mushy layers, and astrobiology-related solidification processes.
Lab members and alumni have contributed to diverse fields, from climate modeling to biophysics. Funding and grants underpin research into polar oceans, carbon sequestration, and fluid dynamics. The laboratory's equipment includes advanced setups for studying turbulent convection and material phase behavior.
