Ashfaq Ahmed
Ph.D. Candidate at Brown University
Physical Oceanography | Ocean Modeling | Remote Sensing | Mechanical Engineer
I am a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate at Brown University. More specifically, I work with Prof. Monica M. Wilhelmus and Prof. Baylor Fox-Kemper on understanding how has the recent global warming, as an external perturbation, fundamentally influenced the inherent multi-scale balance of the ocean.
In Physical Oceanography, a common challenge is that most of the small scale processes–where mixing, energy exchange, and nutrient transport are the most active–are often the most difficult to observe and resolve. I use high-resolution satellite remote sensing tools, in-situ observation and ocean models to understand and characterize –
- How has the global warming affected ocean temperature and currents?
- How do small-scale processes influence large-scale motion?
- How can high-resolution observations improve our understanding of poorly resolved regions such as the Arctic?
I grew up in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Before starting my Ph.D., I completed my B.Sc. in mechanical engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). My undergraduate research was primarily focused on heat transfer, vibration, and sustainable development.
I am always interested in discussing science (particularly oceanography, astronomy, and physics) and theology. To its reflection, I regularly write and post them on my newsletter. You are welcome to subscribe and get a weekly update on my research and findings!
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