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Thomas Peacock is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he serves as the Director of the Environmental Dynamics Laboratory (ENDLab). He holds a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Manchester and a D.Phil. in Physics from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on understanding environmental fluid dynamic phenomena to address societal grand challenges. His group conducts field studies, laboratory experiments, and modeling of environmental flows, with a particular emphasis on ocean dynamics and transport. Professor Peacock is recognized for his contributions to the field of physical oceanography, particularly in deep-sea mining, where he investigates the environmental impacts and the scientific and societal aspects surrounding it. He has participated in numerous ocean field programs and received significant funding for his research, including through the NSF Career Award. He has been involved with several international collaborations and has held various prestigious positions, such as visiting professorships and memberships in professional societies.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, Massachusetts
Serves as a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, directing research and teaching courses in fluid dynamics and related fields.