جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Gunnar Voetمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Physical Oceanography
• Ocean Mixing
• Internal Waves
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gunnar Voet is an Associate Research Scientist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), University of California, San Diego. He is part of the Multiscale Ocean Dynamics group and leads research on physical oceanography, focusing on dense overflows, internal waves, turbulent mixing, and their impacts on large-scale ocean circulation. His work integrates moored and shipboard observations, with field projects in the Samoan Passage, North Atlantic, and equatorial Pacific. Education: PhD in Physical Oceanography (2010) and Diplom Physics (2006), both from the University of Hamburg. His doctoral thesis addressed the Nordic Overturning Circulation. Research Highlights: Investigates hydraulic processes in abyssal flows, particularly in the Samoan Passage and Rockall Trough. Studies tidal and near-inertial wave dynamics, including their role in mixing and energy transfer. Leads projects on submarine canyon mixing, boundary layer turbulence, and tropical instability wave impacts on heat budgets. Grants & Funding: Principal Investigator on NSF-funded projects (e.g., PISTON, BLT) and ONR initiatives (Flow Encountering Abrupt Topography, NISKINe). Collaborates with institutions like APL-UW and OSU. Labs & Teams: Manages the Marine Physical Laboratory’s mooring operations and contributes to SIO’s observational infrastructure. Develops open-source tools like mixsea and gvpy for data analysis.

Amy Waterhouseمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Physical Oceanography
• Coastal Oceanography
• Internal Waves and Mixing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amy Waterhouse is a Researcher at the Marine Physical Laboratory, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego. Her research focuses on physical oceanography, with emphasis on internal waves, coastal dynamics, and mixing processes in submarine canyons and shelf seas. She holds a PhD from the University of Florida and prior degrees from the University of British Columbia. Research interests include the global patterns of diapycnal mixing associated with internal waves, the role of submarine canyons in modifying internal wave energy fluxes, and coastal physical oceanography. Her work integrates observational techniques such as moored arrays, microstructure measurements, and satellite remote sensing (e.g., SWOT). Recent publications emphasize the observability of internal tides via SWOT, turbulent mixing dynamics on continental shelves, and the impact of near-inertial oscillations on coastal and estuarine systems. Collaborative projects include Arctic Ocean microstructure studies and parameterization of diapycnal diffusivity in global models. Waterhouse has contributed to field experiments like the Inner Shelf Dynamics Experiment and the Tasman Tidal Dissipation Experiment. Her work bridges observational data with theoretical frameworks to advance understanding of oceanic energy pathways and mixing processes.

Mara Freilichمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Science
• Oceanography
• Microbial Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mara Freilich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental & Planetary Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Brown University. Her research focuses on the interplay between physical oceanography and microbial ecology, particularly how ocean processes like fronts and eddies influence carbon cycling and nutrient distributions. She integrates numerical models, observational data, and remote sensing to advance predictive understanding of climate impacts. Freilich is also committed to environmental justice, engaging community groups to apply climate science for equitable solutions. Her affiliations include the Freilich Lab and cross-disciplinary collaborations within Brown’s Applied Mathematics program. Recent work includes leading the "From Feeding to Flux" project funded by Scialog: Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems (2025), exploring ocean carbon flow through animal behavior. She advocates for diversity in geosciences, publishing studies on underrepresented faculty recruitment challenges. Research highlights include studies on the Salton Sea’s environmental degradation, Antarctic winter water dynamics, and submesoscale ocean processes. She emphasizes bridging theory and observation, leveraging tools like the EcoCTD instrument for real-time ocean profiling.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Oceanography
• Remote Sensing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Simen Ådnøy Ellingsen is a Professor at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at NTNU. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, particularly interactions between waves, turbulence, and currents, as well as remote sensing techniques for oceanographic applications. He holds an MSc in Technical Physics from NTNU (2006) and dual PhDs: one in War Studies from King's College London (2009) and another in Quantum Physics from NTNU (2011). His research interests include free-surface turbulence, vortex dynamics, and experimental fluid mechanics. He has pioneered methods for remote sensing of ocean currents using surface wave data and developed novel techniques for analyzing surface deformations linked to subsurface turbulence. Education: MSc (siv.ing.) in Technical Physics, NTNU (2001–2006) PhD in War Studies, King's College London (2006–2009) PhD in Quantum Physics, NTNU (2007–2011) Ellingsen has received significant recognition, including the ERC Consolidator Grant (2023–2027) for WaTurSheD and membership in the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters. Previously, he was part of the Young Academy of Norway (2019–2023) and an Outstanding Academic Fellow at NTNU (2018–2022). His work bridges fluid dynamics with interdisciplinary applications, including contributions to quantum physics and historical security studies. Beyond academia, he is a principal member of the prog rock band Shamblemaths, known for their critically acclaimed album Shamblemaths 2 .

Donald B Olsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Oceanography
• Marine Ecology
• Coral Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Donald B Olson is a Professor in the Ocean Sciences Department at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, University of Miami. His research spans multiple areas of oceanography including physical oceanography, marine ecology, coral biology, and fisheries management. With consistent publication activity from 2005 through 2023, his work has significantly contributed to understanding ocean circulation patterns, marine population dynamics, and coral reef ecosystems. Dr. Olson's research interests focus on the intersection of physical ocean processes and biological systems. His work employs both observational and modeling approaches to investigate marine ecosystem dynamics. Key research areas include Lagrangian biological analysis, marine population connectivity through ocean currents, coral biogeography, and fisheries conservation. His research often combines field observations with sophisticated modeling techniques to address complex marine ecological questions. Analysis of Dr. Olson's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of interdisciplinary research connecting physical oceanography with marine ecology. His work demonstrates expertise in analyzing ocean circulation patterns and their biological implications, with particular focus on marine population connectivity, coral reef ecosystems, and fisheries management. The publications show a progression from fundamental physical oceanography studies to increasingly interdisciplinary work integrating genetics, ecology, and conservation. Dr. Olson has collaborated with researchers across multiple institutions on projects spanning various marine environments including the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Aegean Sea, and Easter Island. His research has practical applications for marine conservation and sustainable fisheries management, particularly evident in his more recent work on coral population structure and fish population dynamics.

Tamay Ozgokmenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Oceanography
• Fluid Dynamics
• Submesoscale Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tamay Ozgokmen is a Professor in the OCEAN SCIENCES Department at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science , University of Miami. His research focuses on ocean dynamics, particularly submesoscale processes, vertical transport mechanisms, and machine learning applications in oceanography. Current research emphasizes eddy splitting events and their role in carbon subduction Develops Gaussian Process Regression techniques for velocity field reconstruction Applies neural networks to Lagrangian trajectory prediction in marine environments Uses SAR imagery classification with Vision Transformers for sea surface analysis Recent studies include drifter-based analyses of submesoscale eddies in the Balearic and Alboran Seas. His work on CALYPSO program data reveals coherent pathways for surface-to-interior ocean transport. Although no awards are listed in the available data, his projects are funded by the Office of Naval Research.

Gilles Tissotمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Fluid Mechanics
• Model Reduction
• Aeroacoustics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gilles Tissot is a Research Professor at the French National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology (INRIA), working in the Odyssey team at the Rennes center. He is also associated with LAUM (Laboratoire d'Acoustique de l'Université du Mans), which is part of Le Mans Université. His research focuses on bridging model-driven and observation-driven paradigms to develop novel stochastic representations of ocean dynamics, with particular emphasis on mesoscale/submesoscale processes and internal waves. His educational background includes: Post-doc in Acoustics at Laboratoire d'Acoustique de l'Université du Mans (2017-2018) Post-doc in Applied mathematics and fluid mechanics at Institut de Mathématiques de Toulouse (2016-2017) Post-doc in Fluid mechanics and aeroacoustics at Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica, Brazil (2014-2015) Ph.D. in Fluids Mechanics at Institut Pprime (2010-2014) Engineer school in Aeronautics mechanical engineering at ENSMA (2007-2010) Tissot's research interests center on turbulent flow modeling, reduced-order modeling, and data assimilation. He is particularly focused on using the Koopman operator and reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces for ensemble data assimilation in geophysical flows. His work on stochastic modeling aims to predict and extract wave solutions in turbulent flows, with applications spanning turbulence, aeroacoustics, and geophysics. A significant portion of his recent research addresses the loss of coherence of internal tidal waves in the ocean due to interactions between waves and currents, developing reduced-order modeling techniques to model and estimate the incoherent field. His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on the intersection of fluid dynamics, oceanography, and advanced mathematical techniques. The articles show a consistent progression toward more sophisticated approaches for modeling complex fluid systems, particularly in ocean dynamics. Key themes include stochastic modeling of wave-turbulence interactions, data assimilation methods using reproducing kernel spaces, and analysis of internal tidal wave coherence loss in ocean environments. Tissot is an active member of the FLUMINANCE research group at INRIA, which specializes in the study of methods for the measurement, analysis, and control of fluid flows from image sequences. The group's work spans three main themes: characterization of fluid flow from images, coupling dynamical models with image data, and control and optimization of turbulent flows. His research contributes significantly to the group's objectives in understanding geophysical flows and experimental fluid mechanics.

• Physical Oceanography
• Internal Waves
• Air-Sea Interaction
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Eric D'Asaro is a Senior Principal Oceanographer and Professor of Oceanography at the Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington (APL-UW). He is affiliated with the Ocean Physics department and has made significant contributions to the field of physical oceanography over his extensive career. Dr. D'Asaro earned his B.A. and M.S. in Physics from Harvard University in 1976, followed by a Ph.D. in Oceanography from MIT/WHOI in 1980. His educational background provided the foundation for his innovative research at the intersection of fluid mechanics, oceanography, and engineering. Dr. D'Asaro's research spans a wide number of environments from upper ocean mixed layers to nearshore coastal fronts to fjords to deep convection. Starting from a core interest in turbulence and internal waves, his work has expanded to include new aspects of small-scale oceanography, including submesoscale processes, and the role of all of these mixing processes in controlling biochemical processes in the ocean. For the past 30 years, his experimental work has focused on exploiting the unique capabilities of "Lagrangian Floats," a class of instruments that try to accurately follow the three dimensional motion of water parcels particularly in regions of strong mixing. By measuring big signals, like hurricanes or major blooms, it is easier to unravel the underlying processes because the signal to noise is high. His work bridges fluid mechanics, oceanography, and engineering, making significant contributions to our understanding of ocean mixing processes and their role in global climate systems. His research has important implications for climate modeling, carbon cycling, and predicting the behavior of extreme weather events like hurricanes. Wave Measurements at Ocean Weather Station PAPA Air-Sea Momentum Flux in Tropical Cyclones Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS) Lateral Mixing Autonomous Lagrangian Floats for Oxygen Minimum Zone Biogeochemistry Hurricane Lagrangian Floats North Atlantic Bloom EXPORTS: Export Processes in the Ocean from RemoTe Sensing Lagrangian Submesoscale Experiment (LASER) Dr. D'Asaro's laboratory and research team focus on developing and deploying innovative instrumentation for oceanographic measurements, particularly Lagrangian floats that can accurately follow water parcels. His work has resulted in numerous publications spanning from 2000 to the present, with a particularly high output in recent years (2023-2025).

J. Thomas Farrarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Oceanography
• Atmosphere-Ocean Interaction
• Tropical Ocean Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. J. Thomas Farrar is a Senior Scientist in the Physical Oceanography Department at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), where he conducts research on atmosphere-ocean interactions, tropical dynamics, and upper ocean processes. He holds a joint appointment through the MIT-WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography and teaches graduate courses at MIT. Farrar serves as Science Team co-lead for NASA's Surface Water Ocean Topography (SWOT) Satellite Mission and was Principal Investigator for the $30M NASA Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE). Dr. Farrar's research focuses on atmosphere-ocean exchange of heat and freshwater, dynamics and thermodynamics of the upper ocean, tropical dynamics and equatorial waves, oceanic internal waves and eddies, satellite oceanography, and ocean observing systems. His work combines theoretical approaches with observational data from moorings, ships, satellites, and autonomous platforms to understand fundamental ocean processes that influence climate. He has made significant contributions to understanding air-sea interaction, upper ocean mixing, and the role of small-scale ocean features in climate systems. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on satellite oceanography, particularly related to the SWOT mission, as well as continued research on upper ocean dynamics, air-sea interaction, and the role of submesoscale processes in ocean mixing and biogeochemical cycles. Farrar's work bridges observational oceanography with climate science, contributing to our understanding of how ocean processes influence global climate systems. 2024: NASA Group Achievement Award for the Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE) 2021-present: Science Team co-lead, Surface Water Ocean Topography (SWOT) Satellite Mission 2018: Principal Investigator of the NASA Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE) 2017: American Meteorological Society Nicholas P. Fofonoff Award 2012: Editors' Citation for Excellence in Refereeing, Journal of Geophysical Research-Oceans Dr. Farrar has secured significant research funding, most notably as Principal Investigator for the $30M NASA S-MODE mission. His research has been supported by multiple NASA grants including NNX13AE46G, NNX14AM71G, and NNX17AH54G. He actively collaborates with scientists worldwide and has co-authored numerous papers with researchers from institutions across the globe, contributing to major field programs including SPURS (Salinity Processes in the Upper-ocean Regional Study) and VOCALS (VAMOS Ocean-Cloud-Atmosphere-Land Study).

• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Meteorological Data Science
• Convective Cold Pools
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bastian Kirsch is currently a postdoctoral researcher and scientific coordinator of the North Atlantic Waveguide, Dry Intrusion, and Downstream Impact Campaign (NAWDIC) at the Institute of Meteorology and Climate Research Troposphärenforschung (IMKTRO) within the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology since November 2023. His research focuses on atmospheric dynamics in extratropical cyclones, mesoscale tropopause structures, dry intrusions, and extreme weather events in the North Atlantic region. Education : M.Sc. in Meteorology (University of Hamburg, 2017); B.Sc. in Meteorology (University of Hamburg, 2014). Prior Roles : Postdoctoral researcher (University of Hamburg, 2022-2023); Doctoral student (University of Hamburg, 2019-2022); Research associate (2017-2018). His work involves advanced measurement systems including airborne and ground-based remote sensing, radiosondes, and weather station networks. Publications highlight his expertise in convective cold pools, radar reflectivity relationships, and urban weather applications. He collaborates with researchers like Dr. Julian Quinting, Prof. Dr. Felix Ament, and Dr. Cathy Hohenegger. Scientific Awards : None explicitly mentioned in the provided text.

Annalisa Braccoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Oceanography
• Climate Variability
• Biogeochemistry
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Annalisa Bracco is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on ocean mesoscale dynamics, climate variability, biogeochemical processes, and machine learning applications in climate physics. She has contributed extensively to understanding ocean transport, mixing, and their impacts on ecosystems and climate systems. Ph.D., Geophysics and Oceanography, University of Genova (2000) B.S., Physics, University of Torino (1995) Her work spans ocean dynamics, including vertical mixing in mesoscale eddies, climate-ocean interactions at interannual to decadal scales, and connectivity in marine ecosystems. Recent publications highlight applications of machine learning to climate modeling, acoustic oceanography, and carbon dynamics in coastal and open oceans. She has advised multiple students, including Matthew (PhD 2024), Skylar Lama (recipient of the 2025 DOD SMART fellowship), and Luisa. Her research is supported by grants from NSF, DOD, and collaborations with NOAA and the UN Ocean Decade. AMS Nicholas Fofonoff Award (2011) NSF Student and Young Scientist Award (2001) Postdoctoral Scholar Award, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (2000) The Bracco group is actively involved in interdisciplinary projects, including the study of coral reef resilience, microplastic pollution, and acoustic tomography methods. They collaborate internationally, with fieldwork in the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and Pacific regions.

Leif Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Oceanography
• Ocean Circulation Dynamics
• Climate Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leif Thomas is a Professor of Earth System Science at Stanford University, with courtesy appointments in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Geophysics, and Oceans. He is affiliated with the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and leads a research group focused on physical oceanography and climate dynamics. Education: Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography, University of Washington (2003) B.S. in Physics, College of Creative Studies, University of California at Santa Barbara (1997) Research Interests: Professor Thomas's research centers on understanding the physics of ocean circulation, with particular emphasis on highly energetic, time-variable flows in the upper ocean such as fronts and eddies. His work explores how these processes facilitate the exchange of heat, salt, nutrients, and dissolved gases between the ocean surface and interior, playing crucial roles in Earth's climate system and oceanic carbon sequestration. His research approach combines theoretical analysis, numerical modeling, and field observations to improve the oceanic components of climate models. Research Themes: Dynamics of submesoscale ocean processes Near-inertial wave propagation and interactions Frontal dynamics and symmetric instability Ocean mixing and energy transfer across scales Climate-relevant ocean processes Recent Research Trends: Professor Thomas's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on near-inertial wave dynamics and their interactions with ocean vortices and fronts. His work has revealed new phenomena related to wave refraction by vorticity filaments, wave-induced mixing in various ocean regions, and the role of tropical storms in generating near-inertial waves. Additionally, his research explores biogeochemical implications such as iron transport pathways supporting phytoplankton blooms in the Antarctic. Research Group: Professor Thomas actively mentors a diverse group of researchers including postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates. His current group includes postdocs Jinliang Liu and Cauê Zirnberger Lazaneo, graduate students Jamie Hilditch, Amanda Vanegas Ledesma, and Michael Dalsin, and undergraduate researcher Jaime Yu. His alumni have gone on to prestigious positions at institutions including Shanghai Jiao Tong University, UCLA, and NASA Ames Research Center.

• 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.

Natasha Sarah Lucasمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Physical Oceanography
• Ocean Turbulence and Mixing
• Climate Change Impact on Oceans
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Natasha Lucas is a Physical Oceanographer at the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University , with expertise in observational oceanography , ocean turbulence and mixing , and tidal energy convertors . She currently sits on the SCOR working group ATOMIX, focusing on quantifying ocean turbulence. Education: PhD in Laser Ablation & Space Technology (2001–2007), University of Salford Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (2011–2012), University of Salford BSc in Physics with Space Technology (1997–2001), University of Salford Research Interests center on small-scale ocean processes (0.1m–10km) affecting heat, salt, and biological tracer distribution. Key areas include Agulhas leakage current , submesoscale instabilities , and iceberg-ocean interactions . Her work bridges climate science and marine renewable energy applications. Scientific Awards include the Antarctic Science Bursary 2023 , UKRI Instant Recognition Award 2023 , and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy . She previously received the Rank Prize Funds Laser Ablation Award 2004 and European Space Agency World Space Congress Award 2002 . Her advising and outreach include supervising MSc and PhD students and conducting oceanographic roadshows at festivals like WOMAD. She designed undergraduate curricula for the Institute of Physics and led engineering workshops .

Peter Hamlingtonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Large-scale numerical simulations
• Turbulent flows
• Wildland fires
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peter Hamlington is a Professor and Vogel Faculty Fellow at the University of Colorado Boulder, serving as Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering. He holds a PhD in Aerospace Science from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and a BA in Physics from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on large-scale numerical simulations using high-performance computing, with expertise in turbulent flows, wildland fires, ocean biogeochemistry, geophysical fluid dynamics, and renewable energy systems. He teaches courses such as Methods of Engineering Analysis (MCEN 5020) and Reacting Flows (MCEN 6001). His honors include the NSF CAREER Award (2019), Woodward Outstanding Faculty Award (2017), and Herb and Karen Vogel Fellowship (2013–present). Research interests span combustion, turbulence modeling, and oceanic carbon dynamics. Recent publications explore adaptive mesh refinement techniques for fire simulations, wind energy optimization, and submesoscale ocean turbulence impacts. Hamlington collaborates extensively with graduate students on projects like turbulent plume dynamics and wildfire behavior. Education: PhD (Aerospace Science, U Michigan), MS (Aerospace Science, U Michigan), BA (Physics, U Chicago) Research Themes: High-performance computing simulations, renewable energy systems, combustion physics Key Projects: Wildfire dynamics, ocean biogeochemical models, turbulence optimization His work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics and applied engineering challenges, with grants supporting combustion diagnostics and climate-related ocean studies. Hamlington’s lab utilizes advanced computational tools and experimental setups like inclinable wind tunnels to study fire propagation and fluid dynamics.