Summary
Carlos Moffat is an associate professor and coastal physical oceanographer with 12 years of research and academic experience focused on Antarctic and coastal systems. As Lead Physical Oceanographer for the Palmer Long-Term Ecological Research program and Co-Chair of the West Antarctic Peninsula–Scotia Arc Working Group (SOOS), he blends long-term observing, field campaigns, and multi-disciplinary synthesis to address climate-driven change in polar seas. He has held research and faculty positions at University of Delaware, UC Santa Cruz, Universidad de Concepción, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, bringing a global perspective from both hemispheres. Trained with a PhD in Physical Oceanography from WHOI and a BS in Marine Biology, he combines rigorous modeling and observational skills with ecosystem-focused questions. Notably, his leadership in long-term programs translates observations into sustained datasets that inform regional and international science-policy discussions.
12 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Physical Oceanography, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Physical Oceanography at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Bachelor of Science - BS Marine Biology, Bachelor of Science - BS Marine Biology at Universidad de Concepción