Acoustics + Optics + Oceanography ?

[Nikhil_banda]

Hi Everyone,

I am about to finish my PhD in underwater acoustics. I am thinking of postdoc positions and research areas which might cover: oceanography and optics with acoustics.
I still have to learn a lot before generating any ideas on my individual research career.

But was wondering if any of you have an interesting ideas or research centres you know or research fields in underwater acoustics.

PS: I'm not greatly interested in the medical ultrasonics field although this is where lots of funding is sadly now available for !Thanks a lot in advance

 

[Greg Bernhardt]

hmmm whale research? :) What about military?

 

[Andy Resnick]

<snip>But was wondering if any of you have an interesting ideas or research centres you know or research fields in underwater acoustics.
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Navy, definitely. Oil/gas exploration, possibly. Going to a relevant conference could give you some ideas as well:

http://www.uaconferences.org/

 

[ModestyKing]

Sonar is what came to mind for me. Or other such things. For example, people study the sounds whales make in order to track them and other such things (I'm no marine biologist, only seen a couple of studies!). I'm not sure how optics come into play, other than maybe studying techniques to amplify the sound (distantly related), so...
Yeah! Good luck.

 

[Matrix0]

for any suggestions or insights.

As a fellow scientist, I find your interest in combining acoustics, optics, and oceanography to be very intriguing. These three fields have a lot of potential for collaboration and can lead to exciting new discoveries and applications in underwater research.

One potential research area that comes to mind is using acoustics and optics to study and monitor marine ecosystems. Acoustics can be used to study the distribution and behavior of marine animals, while optics can provide information on the physical and chemical properties of the water and its impact on the ecosystem. By combining these two techniques, we can gain a better understanding of how changes in the ocean environment affect marine life.

Another interesting direction could be exploring the use of acoustics and optics for underwater communication and sensing. With the increasing use of underwater technology and robotics, there is a growing need for reliable and efficient communication and sensing methods in the ocean. By combining acoustics and optics, we can potentially develop new techniques for underwater communication and sensing that can overcome the limitations of each individual method.

In terms of specific research centers or fields, there are many possibilities depending on your specific interests and expertise. Some potential areas of interest could be underwater acoustics for oil and gas exploration, marine renewable energy, or studying the effects of climate change on the ocean. I would suggest looking into research centers or institutions that specialize in these areas and reaching out to potential collaborators or mentors to discuss your ideas.

Overall, the combination of acoustics, optics, and oceanography has the potential to lead to groundbreaking research and advancements in underwater science. I wish you all the best in your postdoc search and research career. Keep exploring and pushing the boundaries of these fields!