Raleigh Hood

Faculty

Raleigh Hood

Professor
Faculty
Raleigh Hood
Professor
Horn Point Laboratory

Bio

Dr. Hood began his research career as a biological oceanographer when he was an undergraduate at the University of Washington, studying harmful algae blooms in Puget Sound, Washington State.  He has since conducted research in coastal and open ocean environments all over the world, including the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans and both the east and west coasts of North America.  Presently his research is focused primarily on using models to simulate and predict biogeochemical and ecological variability in marine environments.

Areas of Expertise

  • Biological Oceanography

Education

  • University of California, San Diego - Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 1990, Ph.D., Oceanography
  • University of Washington, 1983, B.S., Oceanography

Regularly Offered Courses

Graduate Program Foundation Areas