Global Ocean Circulation
Research group: Dr Ali Mashayek
The Problem
Oceans play a key role in the climate system. However, many details of the ocean circulation are still poorly known.
Work Needed
Work is needed to better characterise many of the key features of global ocean circulation.
Our Work
We carry out observation, theoretical and analytical modelling of the global ocean circulation using a variety of methods.
Our Work
There is a variety of research at the Institute studying the role of the global ocean in the climate system. Topics of current research include global heat and carbon budgets, ocean circulation and climate, ocean biochemistry, and marine ecosystems.
Ali’s group employ a variety of tools and approaches for this work including observations, theoretical and analytical modelling, scientific computing (ocean modelling, coupled-climate modelling, DNS/LES, HPC), and data-driven methods (data assimilation, dynamical downscaling, machine learning).
Ali’s website includes further detail on the work of his MODEL team, who contribute to vital climate change research through collaboration with the IPCC, industry, and policymakers.
Cartoon illustrating the global ocean overturning circulation.
Cartoon illustrating the roles of turbulence and mixing in the ocean.