Peter B. Rhines

Peter B. Rhines (born July 23, 1942) is an American oceanographer and geophysicist who is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington. He is renowned for his contributions to geophysical fluid dynamics, ocean circulation, and climate science. Rhines is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a fellow of multiple scientific societies.

Early life and education Peter Bernard Rhines was born on July 23, 1942. He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1964 and completed his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics at Trinity College, Cambridge in 1967.

Academic career Rhines joined the University of Washington in 1984 as a professor in Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences. He became Professor Emeritus in July 2017.

Rhines has held prestigious positions and fellowships throughout his career: Fulbright Scholar at Universidad de Concepción, Chile. Guggenheim Fellow. Distinguished Visiting Research Fellow at Christ's College, Cambridge University.

Awards and honors Rhines has received numerous accolades for his contributions to oceanography: Member of the National Academy of Sciences. Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Fellow of the American Geophysical Union. Fellow of the American Meteorological Society.