About Me
I am Francisco Machín, a tenured professor at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, specializing in physical oceanography. My academic career began with a degree in Marine Sciences in 1999, followed by a Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography in 2004. Over the years, I have contributed to the field through scientific publications, participation in conferences and workshops, and the training of students in the Faculty of Marine Sciences. I am a member of the research group "Physical Oceanography and Applied Geophysics" (OFyGA), which is part of the university institute EcoAqua. Additionally, I collaborate with the working group OpenPLAS, focused on marine plastic pollution. My work focuses on processes such as large-scale circulation, mesoscale and sub-mesoscale dynamics, and the interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere. With years of experience in research and teaching, I aim to contribute to the growth and dissemination of this fascinating field.
My full CV can be viewed on the platform provided by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: https://accedacris.ulpgc.es/cris/rp/rp00240.
Why This Website?
Physical oceanography is a relatively young discipline that is rapidly evolving, becoming increasingly complex and specialized. In this context, it is crucial to maintain a holistic perspective, ensuring we understand where the field stands and how its various branches interconnect.
The idea for this website originated from an earlier effort to create a resources page hosted on our research group’s website, which is still available. However, I soon realized that to build a truly comprehensive hub for physical oceanography, a more dedicated and thematically structured platform was necessary. This realization led to the development of this website, designed to serve as a central repository for the field.
This website serves as a hub for organizing, sharing, and exploring the multifaceted nature of physical oceanography. Through carefully curated resources and tools, it seeks to support researchers, educators, and enthusiasts in exploring and eventually mastering the discipline effectively. The diagram below illustrates the diverse branches of physical oceanography, highlighting its rich and interconnected structure.
Disclaimer
The content of this website has been proofread using artificial intelligence tools, specifically ChatGPT, to improve the accuracy, clarity, and coherence of the texts. However, I, as the author of this website, take full responsibility for the scientific concepts and texts presented here.