Igor Kamenkovich CV

My office is in the King Building (JISAO)

JISAO/University of Washington,
4909 25th ave NE (Box 354235)
Seattle, WA 98195-4235

tel: (206) 685-3760   FAX: (206) 685-3397
email: kamen@atmos.washington.edu

Background:
 

  • 2004 - present - research associate professor, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
  • 1998 - 2004 - research assistant professor, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
  • 1996 - 1998 - posdoctoral associate in the MITJoint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change
  • 1991 - 1996 - PhD student in the MIT/WHOI Joint Program
  • 1986 - 1991 - student at the Moscow Insitute of Physics and Technology


    • My research interests are in the ocean dynamics. One of the goals of my studies is understanding how the large-scale ocean circulation, mesoscale eddies and small-scale mixing interact and affect each other. Although these interactions play an important role in determining oceanic state, their dynamics is still poorly understood. Another frequent topic of my studies, is the role of the oceans in the past and future climate reorganizations. In my research, I am striving to combine comprehensive numerical simulations, observational data and conceptual models for the purpose of obtaining a consistent dynamical picture. Particular topics include:
  • Global thermohaline circulation and mechanisms that control it
  • Response of the thermohaline circulation to increasing concentration of the atmospheric greenhouse gases
  • Mesoscale eddies and their role in maintaining large-scale oceanic circulation and stratification
  • Water masses of the Southern Ocean and their global role
    • Publications
     

    Family photos

    Other Interests: Art, History, Cooking