Professor Alex Nimmo Smith

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    Alex is Professor of Marine Science & Technology at the University of Plymouth, and is part of the Marine Physics Research Group (MPRG). His research interests are focussed around suspended particle dynamics, both in terms of how particles (plankton, sediment, bubbles, droplets) behave in a natural, turbulent environment, and also in the use of particles as tracers of turbulent flows. He has developed several in situ optical systems to directly image particles for measurement and identification, and visualise 3D turbulence structure, deploying these on autonomous platforms.

    Professional memberships

    • Member of the Challenger Society for Marine Science
    • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

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    Teaching interests

    • Physical Oceanography (shelf sea, coastal and estuarine) 
    • Optical Oceanography (underwater optics and imaging) 
    • Data Analysis methods

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    • SDG 15 - Life on Land
    • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

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