Research Scientist
Air-Sea Interactions & Upper Ocean Dynamics
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Department of Marine Sciences
University of Gothenburg
Office 5272
Medicinaregatan 7B
Gothenburg, Sweden
Email: marcel.du.plessis@gu.se
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My research aims at understanding the physics that moduate the air-sea exchange of energy and mass. My current work aims to directly quantify this using a variety of autonomous ocean robotics, ships, and moorings. The results are used to validate climate projections and reduce their uncertainties.
In an effort to be open with my research, and to keep somewhat organised, I keep my code available on GitHub.
Current Positions:
- Researcher, Department of Marine Science University of Gothenburg
- Co-chair of the Southern Ocean Flux (SOFLUX) SOOS Working Group
- Co-lead of FAIR data Theme Team of the Observing Air-Sea Interactions Strategy (OASIS) SCOR Working Group
Current Students:
Theo Spira, PhD Candidate
University of Gothenburg (2021-)
Project: SO-CHIC, WAF (PI: Swart)
Observations of ventilation in the Southern Ocean
Lead Supervisor: Prof Seb Swart
Johan Edholm, PhD Candidate
University of Gothenburg (2023-)
Project: SO-CHIC
Air-sea heat flux estimates using Uncrewed Surface Vehicles
Co-supervisor: Prof Seb Swart
Michaela Edwinson, Masters
University of Gothenburg (2023-)
Project: SO-CHIC/QUICCHE
Drivers of air-sea heat flux in the Cape Basin from Saildrone
Lead Supervisor: Prof Seb Swart
Blandine Jacob, Masters
University of Gothenburg (2023-)
Project: TARSAN
Air-sea heat fluxes in the Amundsen Sea
Co-Supervisor: Dr Bastien Queste
News
February 2024: Participated in the Ocean Science Conference 2024 where I presented on the impacts of storms on Southern Ocean warming, co-organised at participated in the OASIS Face2Face workshop and hosted the SOFLUX lunch meeting.
October 2023: Excited to be involved in my Research Group PI Seb Swart’s new ERC Synergy Project “WHIRLS”.
September 2023: Attended the Warnemünde Turbulence Days in Rostock, Germany.
September 2023: New publication in Ocean Sciences by Ria Oelerich et al. ‘Stirring across the Antarctic Circumpolar Current’s Southern Boundary at the Greenwich Meridian, Weddell Sea’.
September 2023: New publication of the ‘Antarctica and the Southern Ocean’ Chapter in State of the Climate Report in 2022 led by Pezzi et al. in Bullentin of the American Meterological Society.
August 2023: Attended the #SOOSSymposium2023 where I presented in and convened the ‘Air-sea interactions and climate variability in the Southern Ocean‘ session, facilitated the SOFLUX side meeting and participated in the Antarctica InSync workshop and SOOS SSC meeting.
May 2023: Announcement of Award from King Carl XVI Gustaf Foundation’s 50-year fund for science, technology and the environment. 100 000 SEK awarded for Measuring precipitation at sea – a global challenge.
May 2023: New publication led by Narayanan et al. in Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans ‘Zonal Distribution of Circumpolar Deep Water Transformation Rates and its Relation to Heat Content on Antarctic Shelves‘.
May 2023: New publication led by Swart et al. in Royal Society Philosophical Transactions A ‘The Southern Ocean mixed layer and its boundary fluxes: fine-scale observational progress and future research priorities‘.
May 2023: New publication led by Thomalla et al. in Royal Society Philosophical Transactions A ‘Southern Ocean phytoplankton dynamics and carbon export: insights from a seasonal cycle approach‘.
May 2023: New publication led by Salleé et al. in Royal Society Philosophical Transactions A ‘Southern Ocean Carbon and Heat Impact on Climate‘.
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