Physical Oceanography

Yao Fu

Assistant Professor
Physical Oceanography
Ph.D. GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel and Kiel University, Germany
Office Phone: 727.553.xxxx
Email: yaofu@gatech.edu
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Research: Large-scale ocean circulation and its climate impacts

Specialties: Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), Wind-driven circulation, Subtropical Cells, Water mass properties, climate change

Dr. Fu is a physical oceanographer and an assistant professor at the College of Marine Science. His research focuses on large-scale ocean circulation in the Atlantic Ocean and its impact on global climate. Dr. Fu is particularly interested in the variability of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), wind-driven Subtropical Cells and gyre circulation, as well as the role of ocean circulation in redistributing heat, freshwater, oxygen and carbon on global scales. His approach combines the analysis of satellite and in-situ observations with simulations from ocean and climate models to understand circulation dynamics and predict future changes in ocean and climate systems.

Dr. Fu is recruiting graduate students to start in fall 2025. Please see the Prospective student webpage for information about the application process.