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About Don P. Chambers

Dr. Chambers specializes in using satellite observations such as radar altimetry and satellite gravimetry to better understand ocean dynamics. Prior to coming to USF, he was a Research Scientist at the Center for Space Research at UT-Austin. His primary research focus is quantifying and understanding sea level variability, especially low frequency fluctuations related to climate change. He in interested in all the dynamical processes that cause sea level change, including ocean circulation, ocean heat storage, ocean mass redistribution, and influx of fresh water from the continents and ice sheets.
Dr. Chambers has been a member of several NASA satellite Science Teams, including TOPEX/Poseidon and Jason-1, and is currently a member of the NASA Ocean Surface Topography and GRACE Science Teams.

Positions

Present Associate Professor of Physical Oceanography, University of South Florida
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Research Interests


Grants

2020 - 2024 Determining Decadal Variability in Deep Ocean Currents from GRACE and GRACE Follow-on
NASA
Role: PI
$380,000
2020 - 2024 Jet Propulsion Laboratory: Impact of Short-Timescale Variability on Local, Regional and Global Sea Level Change
NASA
Role: Co-I
$394,500
2020 - 2023 Understanding Surface Wave Signals in SWOT Altimetry
NASA
Role: PI
$175,000
2020 - 2021 Analysis of kinetic energy from altimeter data
NOAA
Role: PI
$143,000
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2019 - Present Member, AGU Geodesy Section Fellows & Awards Committee
2014 - Present Editor, Journal of Geophysical Research-Oceans
Present Member, CMS Dean’s Advisory Committee
Present Member, CMS Honors and Awards Committee, USF
Present Chair, CMS Space Committee, USF
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Honors and Awards

  • 2018, University of South Florida Outstanding Faculty Award
  • 2017, elected Fellow, American Geophysical Union: “For outstanding contributions to sea level research and ocean dynamics using satellite observations.”
  • 2013, Geodesy Section Bowie Lecture, American Geophysical Union: “Using Geodesy to Better Understand Ocean Dynamics”
  • 2003, NASA Group Achievement Award for Jason-1 Project Team

Education

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1996 Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
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1990 B.S., University of Texas at Austin
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Contact Information

Phone: (727) 553-3351

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