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Luca Centurioni
Researcher at Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Luca Centurioni is a prominent researcher and oceanographer at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, part of the University of California, San Diego.12 He holds the position of Research Oceanographer and is also a lecturer and CIMEAS fellow at the institution.24
Research Interests and Expertise
Dr. Centurioni's primary research interests include:
- Large-scale oceanic circulation
- Observations using Lagrangian drifters
- Development of oceanographic instruments
- Mixed layer dynamics1
His work focuses on studying large-scale circulation and vortex patterns across oceans using Lagrangian methods.5
Education and Background
Dr. Centurioni received his education from the University of Southampton, specifically in Southampton Oceanography.3
Professional Roles
In addition to his research and teaching responsibilities at Scripps, Dr. Centurioni is involved in various scientific projects and organizations:
- Member of the SWOT AdAC Steering Group4
- Associated with the Lagrangian Drifter Laboratory (LDL) at Scripps6
- Collaborator on projects such as the NOPP Hurricane Coastal Impacts study6
Dr. Centurioni's extensive experience and contributions to oceanography have established him as a respected figure in the field of marine sciences.
