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My
primary
area of research is in the fields of environmental fluid dynamics and
hydrology, with an emphasis on physical-biological interactions in
coastal
environments. Current research
activities include
the
effects of flow and turbulence on nutrient exchange in coral reefs,
sediment transport in estuaries, chemical dispersion in the
coastal ocean, and
wave
dynamics.
An additional aspect of my research studies the biomechanics
of
aquatic organisms. Some
recent examples of
this work are: chemical and flow sensing by lobsters and crabs;
dispersal
of larvae in turbulent flows;
and
morphological adaptation of corals to varying flow environments.
Research
interests:
- Coastal hydrodynamics
- Mixing and
transport processes in estuaries and coral reefs
- Biomechanics of aquatic
organisms
- Sustainable management of
marine resources
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