Satellite Oceanography, in particular from both active and passive sensors to study ocean/atmosphere dynamics; model simulations using Miami Isopycnal Coordinate Ocean Model (MICOM), Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model (HYCOM), MIT Ocean General Circulation Model, bio-physical models.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
School of Earth, Ocean & Env.
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
India
Institutional Focus Areas
Environmental Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes
(India, England)
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes
(Telugu, Hindi)
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Satellite Oceanography, Gulf of Mexico, Indian Ocean, Global Ocean Circulation, Ocean Modeling
Institutional Focus Areas
Environmental Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Satellite Oceanography , Physical Oceanography
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
1998
National Oceanography Center (formerly Southampton Oceanography Center), University of Southampton
Southampton, UK
PhD
Satellite Oceanography
1991
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
MSc
Physical Oceanography
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
1995 - 1998
Senior Research Fellow, National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India
1998 - 2005
Postdoctoral Associate/Research Associate/Assistant Scholar Scientist, Center for Ocean Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS), Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
2003
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (MEAS), North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
2005 - 2010
Assistant Professor, Marine Science Program & Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
2010
Associate Professor, Marine Science Program & Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2018
Award
Breakthrough Leadership in Research Award
Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina
2024
Award
Michael J. Mungo Graduate Teaching Award
University of South Carolina
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