Research area
Physical oceanography – Numerical modeling of physical processes in the sea and satellite remote sensing
Why is your research important?
I am interested in hydrodynamic and ecological modeling, as well as satellite data assimilation. Satellite data provide a synoptic view of the ocean, meaning that they enable continuous large-scale observations of many phenomena, such as sea-ice cover and the distribution of sea surface temperature and chlorophyll. These data are essential for understanding climate change, phytoplankton productivity and marine ecosystem health. Data assimilation allows us to combine satellite data with model output to produce the most accurate possible picture of the ocean state.
What are your personal motivations?
I am a physical oceanographer by training, but recently I have been involved in theoretical work. It has been many years since I did research at sea, and this cruise is an opportunity for me to return to observational oceanography.