Anirban Guha
Numerical analysis of Holmboe waves
Carl Ollivier-Gooch and Greg Lawrence
Kolkata
India
Why did you decide to pursue a graduate degree?
Because I wanted to unravel the mysteries of nature, in a scientific way.
Why did you decide to study at UBC?
British Columbia is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Vancouver not only has all the facilities of a world class city, but also has serene beautiful nature all around. Life as a grad student is very enjoyable here. Also, UBC is a top class institution and ranks very high in all the disciplines. So, choosing UBC for grad studies is an optimal choice, both for professional and personal reasons.
What do you hope to accomplish with your research?
My research has both practical as well as academic interests and finds application in the fields of engineering, physical oceanography and limnology as well as atmospheric science. My research will be helpful in understanding the energy transfer from the mean flow to small scale turbulent mixing. This is something which is still unknown and is extremely important in evaluating ocean energetics and mixing, especially in climate-change scenarios (e.g. global warming).
What are your future career goals?
To be a professor at one of the IITs in India.
What has been your most memorable Vancouver experience so far?
Visiting Granville Island.
What advice do you have for new graduate students?
Many people in India have the notion that Canada is always covered with snow. I admit that majority of the places in Canada are very cold in winter, but British Columbia is a big exception. Weather is much milder (only 1-2 snowfalls/year), and this is one of the reason why I opted for UBC. UBC gives all sorts of facilities and ranks amongst top universities across the world. So far, I have enjoyed a lot and the first year of my Ph.D has been quite successful. You will never regret your stay here!
Personal Interests / Hobbies
Photography,kayaking, hiking
