My research is in the area of fluid mechanics. I primarily work in experimental and theoretical studies of turbulence at high Reynolds numbers. This includes studies in atmospheric surface layer flows and aquatic ecosystems.

Awards and Achievements

  • Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher ( 2014)
  • Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science ( 2014)
  • Fellow of the Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society ( 2014)
  • Woodward Medal (University of Melbourne) ( 2011)
  • Fellow of the American Physical Society ( 2010)
  • Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering ( 2001-2006)
  • National Science Foundation CAREER Award ( 2000-2004)
  • McKnight Land-Grant Professorship (University of Minnesota) ( 200-2002)