30/6/2022

I will present a network approach developed for the characterization of fluid transport dynamics in the ocean. The discretization of the sea surface in equal-sized cells leads to the construction of a new kind of network, called Lagrangian Flow Networks, describing water exchanges between different regions of the seascape. I will then introduce the new concept of implicit connectivity with the aim of unveiling hidden connection pathways across the ocean. Finally, among possible applications, I will show how such a framework could provide insights into climate science and marine meta-population ecology.

Dr. Ser-Giacomi finished his master in Theoretical Physics at the University of Perugia, Italy and did his PhD in Physics at IFISC, Palma de Mallorca, Spain. He had two postdocs positions: ENS & LOCEAN, Paris, France. He is currently postdoctoral associate within the Mick Follow’s group at MIT His interests are Lagrangian Oceanography, Network Theory and Theoretical Ecology.