Summary
Thomas Connolly is an Associate Professor and physical oceanographer based in California with a decade of experience studying coastal circulation and its ecological consequences. He leads the Physical Oceanography Lab at Moss Landing Marine Labs, where he teaches, advises graduate students, and drives research that links fluid dynamics to coastal ecosystem responses. Trained at Stanford (BS) and the University of Washington (MS, PhD), he brings a strong quantitative and engineering-minded approach to field and modeling studies. His career includes a postdoc at Woods Hole, reflecting sustained work at top oceanographic institutions. Colleagues value his ability to translate complex ocean dynamics into actionable insights for coastal management and interdisciplinary collaboration.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Oceanography, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Oceanography at University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Engineering at Stanford University