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Susan Hautala is an Associate Professor specializing in oceanography, with a focus on ocean circulation and the abyssal zone. Her research particularly investigates the impact of various processes on the density of ocean waters, which are critical in understanding global climate and the ocean’s heat and freshwater transport systems. Her areas of study include the effects of hydrothermal vents in the deep ocean and the pathways of water between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, particularly around Indonesia. Hautala's work is primarily observational, and she values close collaborations with numerical modelers and other scientists across different disciplines. She also serves as the Associate Director of Undergraduate Education in her department, emphasizing the importance of education in oceanographic studies.
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