Assistant Professor
Biography
Trained as an observational oceanographer, my research focuses on understanding how physical processes affect the planktonic communities and the biogeochemical environment in which they live. My specific research interests include coastal circulation, phytoplankton production and community structure, nutrient dynamics, and autonomous ocean observing technologies. To investigate these topics, I use cutting-edge ocean observing tools, including autonomous underwater platforms (e.g., Wirewalker) and high-resolution imaging systems (e.g., IFCB), to collect in situ biological and physical measurements. These observations enable quantitative assessments of the mechanisms linking ocean physics, plankton ecology, carbon cycling, and marine productivity.
Areas of Research Specialization
- Ocean observing platforms
- Autonomous vehicle
- Physical-biological interactions
- Planktonic ecology
Education
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Ph.D. in Oceanography at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, 2023
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B.E. in Mechatronics Engineering at School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University, 2017