Main goals of my research are (1) to better understand physical and biogeochemical processes in the marine environments, and (2) to better delineate the responses of the environment to climate forcing, in various temporal and spatial scales through interdisciplinary approaches. To achieve these goals I utilize physical and chemical analysis methods, analyze large-scale ocean data, and develop conceptual models. I conduct my research in global-, regional-, and local-scales, and emphasize field- and lab-based research. I study ocean circulation and ventilation processes, their temporal variability in response to climate change, and their impacts on biogeochemical processes in the coastal and open oceans.