Dr. Danabasoglu is a Senior Scientist in the Oceanography Section of the Climate and Global Dynamics division in NESL. The general subjects of his research are understanding the role of the oceans in the earth’s climate system and computational modelling of the ocean as geophysical fluid. His particular interests include developing subgrid scale parameterizations to represent unresolved physics in ocean general circulation models and investigating mechanisms and potential predictability associated with the (multi)decadal variability of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation. He is currently serving as a co-chair of the Community Earth System Model Ocean Model Working Group and a co-chair of the CLIVAR Working Group on Ocean Model Development. His publications include over 50 research papers. Dr. Danabasoglu is the recipient of the 2009 Community Climate System Model Distinguished Achievement Award.