Dr. John Marshall

Professor

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Biography

John Marshall is a prominent oceanographer known for his breakthroughs in modeling ocean circulation and his insights into the role of oceans in climate dynamics. His research focuses on the interactions between ocean motions at various scales using mathematical and numerical models to address key processes affecting ocean circulation and coupled climate dynamics. Marshall's work includes innovative approaches to global ocean modeling, particularly through the MIT General Circulation Model (MITgcm), contributing significantly to the Climate Modeling Alliance in collaboration with Caltech and NASA JPL. His current research interests encompass various topics including ocean convection and subduction, stirring and mixing in the ocean, eddy dynamics in the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, and the role of ocean dynamics in climate regulation. Marshall is dedicated to advancing understanding in these critical areas, particularly through the interaction of ocean dynamics with large-scale climate processes.

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Awards

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A.G. Huntsman Award

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Bernhard Haurwitz Prize

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Sverdrup Gold Medal

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Fellow

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Fellow