Charitha Pattiaratchi

At-a-Glance

Winthrop Professor of coastal oceanography at The University of Western Australia
Integrates ocean simulation, observation, and analysis to understand coastal ocean circulation and marine ecosystem functioning
Developed new field techniques and uses novel approaches like ocean gliders for measurements
Addresses the impact of human activities on the coastal environment and develops mitigation measures

Biography

Charitha Pattiaratchi is a Winthrop Professor of coastal oceanography at The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on how coastal ocean circulation influences weather, nutrient dispersal, pollutant transport, sediment dynamics, and ecosystem functioning in both coastal and adjacent deep ocean environments. He integrates ocean simulation, observation, and analysis to understand the role of physical processes in these systems.