Stephanie Waterman

Stephanie Waterman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her research focuses on ocean turbulence and mixing processes, particularly in the Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean, and coastal regions. She explores mechanisms driving ocean mixing, geophysical fluid dynamics, and the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems.

Education:
- Ph.D. Physical Oceanography, MIT-WHOI Joint Program (2009)
- M.Sc. Aeronautics, California Institute of Technology (2002)
- B.Sc. Engineering Physics, Queen's University (2001)

Research Interests:
- Arctic Oceanography: Mixing rates, internal waves, and climate interactions.
- Geophysical Fluid Dynamics: Jets, eddies, and scale interactions.
- Autonomous Observing: Use of ocean gliders for turbulence measurement.
- Glacier-Ocean Interactions: Melting glaciers' effects on coastal ecosystems.

Awards & Distinctions:
- Killam Research Fellowship (2022-2023)
- Charles A. McDowell Award for Excellence in Research (2022)
- Killam Teaching Prize (2021)
- Canada Research Chair (Tier II, 2018)
- Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2015)

Advising & Grants:
- Supervised PhD students include T. Howatt (2022), H. Dosser (2020), and M. Chanona (2020).
- Master's advisees include B. Scheifele (2022) and others.
- Active grants focus on Arctic mixing, ocean glider technology, and climate literacy.

Labs & Teams:
- Leads research groups at UBC's Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences.
- Collaborates with international teams on climate and ocean observation initiatives.