Summary
Jinbo Wang is an associate professor and physical oceanographer with 14 years of experience applying spaceborne technology to study ocean dynamics and translating that research into teaching and open-source tools. His career spans research roles at JPL, Scripps, and WHOI and a Ph.D. from the MIT/WHOI Joint Program, reflecting deep expertise at the intersection of satellite remote sensing, fluid dynamics, and atmospheric science. He champions machine learning for geoscience and builds reproducible, community-focused software to make satellite-derived ocean insights accessible. Based in College Station, Texas, he combines rigorous field and modeling experience with a passion for communicating how space technology can serve humanity and the oceans.
14 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Oceanography, Chemical and Physical, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Oceanography, Chemical and Physical at MIT
Master's degree, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Master's degree, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at Peking University
Bachelor's degree, Meteorology, Bachelor's degree, Meteorology at Lanzhou University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physical Oceanography, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physical Oceanography at MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography