Benjamin Jaimes

Benjamin Jaimes is a physical oceanographer currently serving as an Associate Scientist at the University of Miami's Upper Ocean Dynamics Laboratory.2 His research focuses on hurricane-ocean interactions, vertical mixing in the upper ocean, and the dynamics of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

Education and Career

Benjamin Jaimes pursued his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Master's degree in Meteorology and Physical Oceanography from the University of Miami. His career progression at the University of Miami includes:

• Associate Scientist (January 2019 - present)4
• Assistant Scientist (May 2013 - December 2018)4
• Post-doctoral Associate (prior to May 2013)

Research Interests

Dr. Jaimes specializes in:

• Air-sea interaction in hurricanes
• Ocean mixed layer dynamics
• Near-inertial waves
• Loop Current dynamics1

His research approach encompasses observational, numerical, and theoretical methods, with a particular focus on understanding how vertical mixing impacts hurricane intensity.5

Publications and Impact

Benjamin Jaimes has authored numerous scientific papers, with some of his most cited works including:

• "The response of quasigeostrophic oceanic vortices to tropical cyclone forcing" (2011)
• "The impact of the Amazon–Orinoco River plume on enthalpy flux and air–sea interaction within Caribbean Sea tropical cyclones" (2019)
• "Upper ocean observations in eastern Caribbean Sea reveal barrier layer within a warm core eddy" (2017)1

These publications demonstrate his significant contributions to the field of oceanography and hurricane research.

Contact Information

Dr. Jaimes can be reached at:

• Email: bjaimes@miami.edu
• Phone: (305) 421-4369
• Office: Doherty Marine Science Center, Room 2103

For more detailed information about his research and publications, his personal webpage is available at http://eee.rsmas.miami.edu/users/bjaimes/.