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Christopher Zappa is a Lamont Research Professor and Associate Director of Ocean Climate Physics at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia Climate School. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University in 1992 and completed his Master of Science in Engineering and Ph.D. in Applied Ocean Physics at the University of Washington in 1994 and 1999, respectively. His research focuses on observational physical oceanography, specifically the interactions between the ocean and atmosphere, involving air-sea gas exchange, wave dynamics, and turbulence. He has developed innovative measurement systems for small-scale observational studies and has led advancements in airborne infrared techniques to quantify ocean surface properties. Zappa has received several honors such as the Fulbright Scholar award in 2018 and the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award from 2004 to 2007. His work has significant implications for understanding climate processes and marine ecosystem health.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)