Research: Physical Oceanography

The range of research projects in physical oceanography is broad. It is characterized by strong emphasis on field observation in combination with modelling and covers processes from the coastal zone into the world ocean.

Research in the deep ocean focuses on the role of water mass formation, transformation and mixing in climate variability and climate change. The dynamics of oceanic fronts are another area of research emphasis.

The study of shelf and coastal zone dynamics has increased in importance during recent years and is expected to become the major field of research for physical oceanography in the School. This includes the study of upwelling, nutrient and sediment dynamics, effects of canyons, the flushing of bays, and other aspects of shallow water dynamics.

Prof Matthias Tomczak (Deep sea oceanography)
Dr Jochen Kaempf (Shelf and coastal zone dynamics)

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