Thanks for stopping by. Here you will find a brief
overview of my professional background, courses taught, and research interests,
plus a few interesting links (including local resources, such as information on
HSU's 90-foot research vessel, The Coral
Sea ).
I am a physical oceanographer
specifically interested in physical processes in oceans & lakes and how they
affect other aspects of the aquatic environment, such as biogeochemical cycling
and sediment transport. I make oceanographic measurements and use computers to
analyze and model the ocean environment.
What I enjoy most about oceanography is the
interdisciplinary nature of the field. I am basically a physicist working on
ocean environmental questions and problems. However, the ocean is a complex
system and the biology, chemistry, geology, and physics of the ocean are all
tied together in numerous and complicated ways.
Tackling the
most important issues in oceanography requires expertise in many fields. No one
can do it all, so we form ad hoc groups involving
biologists, chemists, physicists, geologists, and/or engineers, depending on the
project. I share my expertise and I learn from others with different
perspectives.
Want to learn more about the Oceanography Program here at
HSU? Don't forget to check out the department
website. It contains a lot of useful information, including special features of
the program, course requirements, and career directions. You can contact any
of our other faculty members. Contact information is
given
here.
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