Dr. Bieito Fernandez Castro

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Biography

Bieito Fernandez Castro is a Lecturer in Physical Oceanography at the University of Southampton, specifically within the Ocean and Earth Science department, which is part of the National Oceanography Centre. His research primarily focuses on turbulent mixing, ocean dynamics, circulation, and ocean biogeochemical cycles, particularly carbon cycles. He is actively involved in interdisciplinary oceanographic research that connects small-scale physical processes with broader ocean circulation and the carbon cycle. His current projects include REMIX-TUNE and POLEMIX, which aim to unlock microstructure ocean measurements through autonomous profiling floats. These observations are crucial for advancing the understanding of the role of vertical and horizontal mixing in ocean circulation, ventilation of the ocean interior, and the distribution of biogeochemical tracers. He is also a member of various research groups related to Physical Oceanography and Biophysical interactions and has participated in significant research projects, including HORIZON EUROPE - REMIX -TUNE, which redefines the role of mixing in ocean overturning and ventilation. Additionally, he has gained recognition for his work, including receiving the Ig Nobel Prize in Physics in 2023.

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Lecturer

— Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Lecturer in Physical Oceanography focusing on interdisciplinary oceanographic research.

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Ig Nobel Prize