جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Ocean Dynamics
• Climate System Modeling
• Arctic Ocean Circulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Qiang Wang is a Senior Scientist in the Climate Dynamics department at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), focusing on ocean dynamics, climate system interactions, and Arctic Ocean processes. His research explores the role of high-latitude seas in global climate, including sea ice changes, air-ice-sea interactions, and ocean circulation modeling. He leads development and application of the unstructured-grid global ocean-sea ice model FESOM, contributing to projects like the MOSAiC expedition and OMIP intercomparison efforts. Key areas include Arctic amplification, Beaufort Gyre dynamics, and climate change impacts on ocean extremes. Research interests span ocean circulation patterns (e.g., Atlantic/Pacific heat transport), eddy dynamics, and the influence of freshwater anomalies on climate feedbacks. His work addresses urgent questions about Arctic Atlantification, sea ice decline mechanisms, and oceanic responses to warming. Dr. Wang collaborates internationally on high-resolution modeling and climate projections, with findings published in top-tier journals. Advising and grants involve advancing FESOM's capabilities and applying it to study ice shelf melting, Arctic export pathways, and submesoscale processes. His contributions bridge computational oceanography with observational data, enhancing understanding of polar climate systems.

Subrahmanyam Bulusuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Remote Sensing
• Satellite Oceanography
• Physical Oceanography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Subrahmanyam Bulusu is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Environment at the School of the Earth, Ocean and Environment , University of South Carolina . He is also an Affiliate Faculty at the AI Institute. His research focuses on satellite oceanography, physical oceanography, and climate change, with extensive work in remote sensing and numerical modeling. Ph.D. : Oceanography (Satellite Oceanography/Physical Oceanography), National Oceanography Center, University of Southampton, England (1998) M.Sc. : Marine Science (Physical Oceanography), Andhra University, India (1991) His research interests include Remote Sensing, Satellite Oceanography, Physical Oceanography, Ocean-Atmospheric Dynamics, Monsoon Dynamics, Air-Sea Interaction, and Climate Change . He leads the Satellite Oceanography Laboratory , where his team develops novel satellite data-processing techniques and conducts high-impact research on ocean dynamics and climate processes using satellite data (altimetry, scatterometry, ocean color) and models (HYCOM, CFSv2.0, ECCO). The recent publications reflect a strong trend in satellite-based ocean dynamics , with focus areas including eddy dynamics in the Gulf of Mexico and Indian Ocean, hurricane-ocean interactions, Arctic freshwater variability, internal tides, and machine learning applications in oceanography . His work frequently uses SMAP, SWOT, and OSTM/Jason-2 altimetry data, and integrates ECCO and HYCOM model outputs . His scientific awards and recognitions include: Michael J. Mungo Graduate Teaching Award (2024) USC's Breakthrough Leadership in Research Award (2018) USC's Breakthrough Rising Star Award (2013) Excellence in Teaching Award from Mortar Board (2014) Commonwealth Scholarship (1995) Dr. Bulusu has advised 8 PhD students and over 20 MS students , many of whom are now employed at NOAA, NASA, NRL, and academic institutions. He has secured significant federal funding and leads major research initiatives on Arctic freshwater and sea level change. He serves on the USC Tenure Review Board (Chair, 2024–present) and has held numerous university service roles. His editorial leadership includes being Editor of AGU's Earth and Space Science and Associate Editor for IEEE GRSL and JGR-Oceans . He leads the Satellite Oceanography Laboratory , which trains students and researchers in cutting-edge remote sensing and ocean modeling techniques. The lab is actively involved in projects funded by NASA and NOAA, focusing on climate change, ocean circulation, and satellite data applications.

Jack McSweeneyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Estuarine Dynamics
• Coastal Sediment Transport
• Shoaling Internal Waves
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jack McSweeney is an Assistant Professor at the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SOMAS), Stony Brook University. His research focuses on coastal physical oceanography, including estuarine dynamics, coastal sediment transport, and the dynamics of shoaling internal waves. He leads the McSweeney Lab, which specializes in observational studies using moorings, ship surveys, and gliders. Education: Ph.D. in 2016 from Rutgers University His research interests include the interconnected dynamics of coastal subregions (inner shelf, surfzone, estuaries), buoyant plumes, and spatiotemporal stratification variability. Recent studies highlight contributions to understanding internal bore evolution, cross-shelf transport mechanisms, and sediment-transport interactions.

• Physical Oceanography
• Climate Science
• Marine Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alexander Forryan is a Research Fellow at the University of Southampton specializing in physical oceanography and climate science. His research focuses on understanding ocean dynamics, mixing processes, and their role in climate systems, with particular expertise in polar regions, boundary currents, and internal wave phenomena. Dr. Forryan's research spans multiple critical areas of ocean science: Physical processes in submarine canyons and boundary currents Mixing and transformation of water masses in deep ocean currents Dynamics of internal tides and their role in ocean mixing Polar oceanography with focus on Arctic freshwater fluxes and Antarctic ice shelf interactions Role of mesoscale and submesoscale processes in nutrient supply and biogeochemical cycling Analysis of Dr. Forryan's publication record reveals a strong focus on observational oceanography using direct measurements to understand fundamental physical processes. His work spans multiple ocean basins with particular emphasis on the Atlantic Ocean, polar regions, and western boundary currents. A recurring theme is the quantification of mixing processes and their implications for larger-scale ocean circulation and climate. His research demonstrates increasing sophistication in addressing complex questions about ocean physics across diverse environments. Dr. Forryan has made significant contributions to understanding ice-ocean interactions in Antarctica, including the dynamics of meltwater outflow from beneath ice shelves as published in Nature. His research combines field observations with theoretical frameworks to advance our understanding of ocean physics in challenging environments, with direct relevance to climate change impacts on ocean circulation and marine ecosystems. As a Research Fellow, Dr. Forryan collaborates extensively with leading oceanographers worldwide, as evidenced by his co-authorship on numerous high-impact publications in journals including Journal of Physical Oceanography, Nature, and Global Biogeochemical Cycles. His work bridges observational data with theoretical understanding to address critical questions at the intersection of ocean physics, climate science, and biogeochemistry.

• Ocean Dynamics
• Climate Modeling
• Atmospheric Circulation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Richard Greatbatch is a Professor of Theoretical Oceanography at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (2012-2020) and an Honorary Professor at the University of Liverpool (2017-2023). His work bridges ocean dynamics, climate modeling, and coupled atmosphere-ocean systems, with a focus on equatorial jets, ENSO dynamics, and decadal climate prediction. He has held prestigious positions including NSERC/MARTEC/EC Industrial Research Chair and coordinated atmospheric science initiatives at Dalhousie University. Research interests include: Equatorial deep jets and their role in ocean circulation Climate variability and predictability across tropical-extratropical linkages Sea level dynamics and ENSO teleconnections Decadal climate prediction using ocean-atmosphere models Biogeochemical processes in oxygen minimum zones Key article trends reveal a focus on tropical Atlantic dynamics, ENSO mechanisms, and seasonal-to-decadal climate prediction. His work spans numerical modeling of eddy fluxes, observational analysis, and interdisciplinary studies on marine deoxygenation. Scientific Awards : 2020 Fridtjof Nansen Medal (EGU) Co-Editor of Ocean Dynamics and Journal of Oceanography Greatbatch has contributed to major international collaborations, including the PREFACE and MiKlip projects, and mentored early-career researchers through editorial and advisory roles. His MODINI project pioneered techniques for improving climate model initialization using observed wind stress.

• Polar Oceanography
• Air-Sea-Ice Interaction
• Biogeochemical Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastiaan Swart is a Professor in the Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Gothenburg. His research focuses on understanding polar ocean processes, particularly air-sea-ice interactions and their role in biogeochemical cycles. He specializes in using autonomous vehicles like ocean gliders for observations in remote regions such as the Southern Ocean Marginal Ice Zone. Swart has participated in 12 research cruises and served as Chief Scientist on four Antarctic expeditions. He currently co-chairs the Southern Ocean Observing System (SOOS), emphasizing global observing system development. His work addresses critical gaps in understanding ocean dynamics, climate feedbacks, and the impacts of environmental change on polar regions. Swart’s expertise spans submesoscale ocean processes, carbon sequestration, and the integration of advanced observational techniques. He collaborates internationally to improve satellite and in situ data accuracy, particularly for high-frequency air-sea flux measurements. Recent studies highlight anomalous CO2 sinks in the subpolar Southern Ocean linked to sea ice retreat and challenges in resolving Agulhas Current dynamics using satellite data. His research also explores oxygen minimum zones in the Arabian Sea and Antarctic water mass variability. Key contributions include advancing uncrewed surface vehicle applications, refining ocean glider sampling strategies, and promoting global standards for ocean surface radiation measurements. Swart’s interdisciplinary approach bridges physical oceanography, biogeochemistry, and climate science, with implications for climate modeling and policy-relevant research through initiatives like SOOS.

Baylor Fox-Kemperمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Oceans, Ice, and Atmospheres
• Environmental Science
• Climate Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Baylor Fox-Kemper is a Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Brown University. His research focuses on ocean physics, climate modeling, and the role of oceans in climate systems. He co-leads the IPCC's Ocean, Cryosphere, and Sea Level Change chapter and is affiliated with multiple institutes, including the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society. His work integrates high-resolution models and observations to study submesoscale processes, turbulence, and climate impacts. He has received awards like the NSF CAREER Award and AGU Early Career Award. His recent studies emphasize the significance of submesoscale turbulence in climate models and the implications of zero emissions commitments. Fox-Kemper teaches courses on oceanography, climate modeling, and geophysical fluid dynamics, mentoring students and postdocs. His research also addresses societal challenges like equitable climate futures and sea-level rise communication. Education: PhD from MIT/WHOI (2003), MA from Brandeis (1998), BA from Reed College (1996). Research Interests: Ocean dynamics, climate modeling, turbulence, and waves. His group explores processes like Langmuir turbulence, submesoscale eddies, and ice-ocean interactions, with applications to improving Earth system models. Collaborations span institutions globally, including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Princeton University. Publications highlight his contributions to understanding ocean boundary layers, Arctic circulation, and climate projections. His grants fund projects on parameterizing submesoscale effects and developing machine learning emulators for sea-level predictions. He actively engages in policy-relevant science through initiatives like Equitable Climate Futures, bridging research with community action.

Maria J Olascoagaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Oceanography
• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria J Olascoaga is a Professor at the Department of Ocean Sciences within the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami. She serves as Graduate Program Director for Applied Marine Physics. Her research focuses on nonlinear dynamics in geophysical flows , with emphasis on ocean transport and mixing processes. Key projects include inertial effects on floating object motion, Loop Current system variability, and Lagrangian Coherent Structures in the Malvinas Current. Recent publications highlight her work on Sargassum transport modeling using enhanced Maxey-Riley theory , Lagrangian jet-core structures in the Southwestern Atlantic, and applications of Transition Path Theory for oil spill prediction. Her studies integrate satellite data, drifter experiments, and physics-informed models. She utilizes a thermal shallow-water ocean modeling framework to analyze baroclinic instability and stratified flow dynamics, contributing to understanding of ageostrophic components in coastal regions.

• Atmospheric Sciences
• Oceanography
• Climate Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stephen Belcher is a **Professor of Meteorology** at the **University of Reading**, specializing in atmospheric and oceanic processes, climate modeling, and boundary-layer dynamics. His work spans fluid dynamics, urban climate studies, and the impacts of climate change on expanding cities. Notably, he contributes to global climate initiatives like CMIP6 and the UK-China Climate Science Partnership. Research interests focus on turbulence in ocean and atmospheric boundary layers, submesoscale processes, and the physical interactions between waves, sea ice, and climate systems. He has co-authored over 87 peer-reviewed publications, with recent emphasis on climate predictability, renewable energy variability, and thresholds for global warming targets (e.g., 1.5°C). Belcher's work integrates observational data with advanced modeling techniques, such as the OSMOSIS parametrization framework for ocean surface boundary layers. Collaborations include studies on urban heat islands, air quality in cities like London, and emergency response modeling for pollutant dispersion. His contributions bridge fundamental research and applied challenges, addressing climate change impacts, energy systems, and international climate policy frameworks.

Jesse Cusackمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Physical Oceanography
• Ice-Ocean Interaction
• Flow-Topography Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jesse Cusack serves as an Assistant Professor in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (CEOAS) at Oregon State University, where he investigates small-to-mesoscale ocean processes including turbulence, internal waves, and eddy dynamics through combined observational and numerical approaches. His work examines how these phenomena influence Earth's climate system across spatial scales from millimeters to hundreds of kilometers. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Ocean and Earth Science from the University of Southampton (2018), an M.Sc. in Atmosphere, Oceans, and Climate from the University of Reading (2013), and an M.Phys. in Physics from the University of Manchester (2012). Ph.D.: Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton (2018) M.Sc.: Atmosphere, Oceans, and Climate, University of Reading (2013) M.Phys.: Physics, University of Manchester (2012) Cusack's research centers on physical oceanography with specialized expertise in ice-ocean interactions, flow-topography dynamics, and turbulent mixing processes. He conducts fieldwork in critical regions including the Samoan Passage, Drake Passage, and Southern Ocean, focusing on how energy transfers across scales affect global circulation. His commitment to open science is demonstrated through publicly available analysis tools like the mixsea Python module for turbulence analysis. Analysis of his 12 publications (2011-2024) reveals an evolving research trajectory from granular physics to ocean dynamics, with recent work (2023-2024) emphasizing climate-relevant processes such as typhoon-driven ocean interactions in the Philippine Sea and Southern Ocean dynamics connecting circumpolar currents to ice shelves. His studies consistently integrate high-resolution observational data with numerical modeling, showing particular strength in abyssal mixing mechanisms and ice-ocean boundary processes. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Information regarding student advising and research grants was not provided in the available text, though his collaborative publication record indicates extensive partnerships with institutions including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and international universities. Cusack maintains active involvement in major oceanographic field campaigns, particularly those examining overflow dynamics in the Samoan Passage and ice-ocean interactions at tidewater glaciers. His current projects include studying bottom boundary layer dynamics off Vietnam's coast, submesoscale processes in eddies, and developing open-source tools for ocean turbulence analysis.

• Precipitating Convection
• Land-Atmosphere Interactions
• Cloud-Resolving Models
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cathy Hohenegger is a senior researcher and group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Germany, specializing in the Climate Surface Interaction group within the Department of Climate Physics . Her work bridges cloud-resolving modeling with observational campaigns to understand convective processes. Research Interests focus on: Precipitating convection dynamics Land-ocean surface-climate interactions High-resolution Earth system modeling (km-scale and subkm-scale) Radiative-convective equilibrium frameworks Cold pool observational analysis (FESSTVaL campaign) Climate feedback mechanisms between surface and atmosphere Key Publications address: Precipitation-soil moisture feedbacks in explicit vs parameterized convection Tropical land-ocean precipitation asymmetry ICON-Sapphire multi-scale Earth system simulations Cold pool dynamics and observational networks Convective organization in climate models Technical Expertise spans: Global storm-resolving models (DYAMOND, WarmWorld) Land surface-atmosphere coupling Boundary layer processes and cloud dynamics Climate model development (ICON, MPI-ESM)

Nan D. Walkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Oceanography
• Satellite Oceanography
• Estuarine-Shelf Exchange Processes
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nan D. Walker is a Professor and James P. Morgan Distinguished Professor of Coastal Studies in the Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences at Louisiana State University (LSU). He directs the Earth Scan Laboratory and holds academic affiliations within the College of the Coast & Environment. His research focuses on physical oceanography, satellite oceanography, and coastal processes, with particular attention to hurricane impacts, Gulf of Mexico circulation, and coral reef health. Education: B.S., Duke University, 1976 M.S., Louisiana State University, 1982 Ph.D., University of Cape Town, 1989 Research Interests: Dr. Walker’s work spans physical oceanography, satellite remote sensing, and coastal dynamics. Key areas include air-sea interactions, estuarine-shelf exchange, and the effects of tropical cyclones on oceanographic systems. He has extensively studied the Gulf of Mexico Loop Current, sediment transport processes, and the ecological impacts of hurricanes and oil spills. Publications: His recent work examines Hurricane Harvey’s coastal impacts, Mississippi River plume dynamics, and sediment behavior in estuaries. He employs satellite data and numerical models to analyze processes like oil spill dispersion and coastal flooding. Awards & Grants: Dr. Walker has secured funding for projects analyzing hurricane effects, oil spill dynamics, and coastal management strategies. His work supports interdisciplinary initiatives in marine science and climate resilience. Labs/Teams: As director of LSU’s Earth Scan Laboratory, he leads teams in remote sensing applications, coastal monitoring, and disaster response research.

Caroline Mullerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Science
• Meteorology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Caroline Muller is a Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria), leading a research group focused on atmospheric dynamics, moist convection, and climate science. She has extensive teaching experience, including courses on meteorology, linear algebra, and cloud dynamics at institutions like ENS Paris and NYU. Her research group investigates mesoscale convective systems, tropical climate processes, and the impacts of climate change on precipitation patterns. Notable projects include studies on convective self-aggregation, tropical cyclones, and the interplay between radiative cooling and convection. Affiliations: IST Austria, ENS Paris, NYU Research Themes: Moist convection, tropical meteorology, climate modeling, and atmospheric dynamics Recent work explores how organizational features of convective systems influence extreme precipitation and climate projections. Her group has advised over 30 students and postdocs, many of whom have gone on to prestigious academic or professional roles. Collaborative projects include analyses of water isotopic composition in tropical cyclones and contributions to initiatives like the EUREC4A field campaign. Key Collaborations: CFMIP, IIASA, Columbia University Teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing foundational mathematics and applied meteorology. Current research integrates causal representation learning with climate dynamics to improve predictive models.

• Oceanography
• Physical Geography
• Climate Science
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Katy Sheen is an Associate Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Exeter, part of the College of Life and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Earth and Environmental Science. She leads the BSc Marine Science programme and is affiliated with the Exeter Marine network. Her research focuses on ocean physics, climate variability, and marine environmental health, integrating seismic oceanography, Southern Ocean dynamics, and Sahel rainfall patterns. She has secured £4.3M in grants, including a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship. Education: BA/MA/MSci in Natural Sciences (University of Cambridge, 2001–2005), PhD in Geophysics/Seismic Oceanography (University of Cambridge, 2006–2010). Professional roles include UK delegate for the International Association for the Physical Sciences of the Oceans and committee member of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics. Research Interests : Acoustic imaging of subsurface flows via seismic methods. Submesoscale ocean dynamics and their role in heat/carbon transport. Southern Ocean turbulent mixing and carbon uptake mechanisms. Climate impacts on Sahel rainfall variability and African food security. Microplastic transport modeling and marine plastic pollution. Awards & Grants : UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship NERC Exploring the Frontiers Grant Advising & Mentorship : Supervises PhD/MSc students in topics like low-oxygen zone biogeochemistry, Antarctic ice modeling, and microplastic pathways. Mentors postdoctoral researchers in acoustic oceanography and marine snow mapping. Labs & Collaborations : Leads the Exeter Marine network and collaborates with the Met Office Hadley Centre on climate prediction models. Films documenting fieldwork in the Southern Ocean and Senegal/Ghana highlight her public engagement efforts.

Markus Scheinertمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Ocean Circulation
• Climate Dynamics
• Subpolar North Atlantic
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Markus Scheinert is a Researcher in the Ocean Dynamics group within the Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics division at GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in Kiel, Germany. His office is located in Room 3.306, Building 5 (ENB) at GEOMAR's main campus. He maintains an active research program focused on ocean circulation dynamics with particular emphasis on the North Atlantic region. Dr. Scheinert completed his PhD in 2008 at Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel with a dissertation titled "Causes and Impacts of northern North Atlantic Freshening." Prior to that, he completed his Diploma thesis in 2003 on "Mechanisms of low-frequency fluctuations of the western boundary current in the subpolar North Atlantic." He also conducted a research visit at Helsinki University's Division of Geophysics in 2004. His primary research interests include the dynamics and variability of the Subpolar North Atlantic gyre and western boundary current, Arctic and Sub-Arctic freshwater budget, and ocean circulation modeling. His work often involves high-resolution ocean modeling to understand climate-relevant processes in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Analysis of his recent publications (2016-2025) reveals a strong focus on ocean circulation modeling, particularly examining the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, Agulhas Current system, and freshwater dynamics in the North Atlantic. His research increasingly incorporates software engineering aspects for scientific computing, reflecting the growing importance of computational infrastructure in modern oceanography. His work spans both fundamental ocean dynamics and climate-relevant processes, with recent publications addressing fine-scale climate simulations and data infrastructure development. Dr. Scheinert has been actively involved in numerous collaborative research projects, including the DRAKKAR initiative for high-resolution ocean modeling and the development of the Flexible Ocean and Climate Infrastructure (FOCI). His research often involves international collaborations with institutions across Europe and beyond, as evidenced by his participation in various workshops and conferences worldwide. He maintains a strong presence in both oceanographic research and scientific software development, with recent work addressing practical aspects of software engineering in marine research contexts. His laboratory work centers around computational oceanography using advanced modeling frameworks like NEMO and ORCA, with particular expertise in analyzing model outputs related to circulation patterns and climate variability.