Contact Information
Institute of Marine Science124 O'Neill
P.O. Box 757220
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7220
Phone: (907) 474-5215
jhorrillo@ims.uaf.edu
Juan Horrillo Postdoctoral Fellow
Education
- B.S. 1984 University of Cartagena (Civil Engineering)
- M.S. 1997 University of Rhode Island (Ocean Engineering)
- Study abroad 2003 Tohoku University
- Ph.D. 2006 University of Alaska Fairbanks (Oceanography)
- Post.Doc. 2007 University of Alaska Fairbanks (Oceanography)
Research Overview
Tsunami Numerical Modeler for the Tsunami Warning and Environmental Observatory for Alaska (TWEAK) project. One of the goal of this project is to improve numerical tools for tsunami calculations. In general, my duties are:
1- Improve computer codes for accurate simulation of tsunami generation, propagation and runup. Improved codes are tested and validated in conjunction with the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center (WCATWC) in Palmer, Alaska.
2- Develop a three-dimensional numerical model for tsunami calculation using full Navier-Stokes equations and the volume of fluid method to track the free surface.
3- Conducting research on tsunami wave generation, propagation and runup using existent hydrostatic 2D numerical models.
4- Assist in the development of hybrid numerical tool for tsunami calculation considering the hydrostatic and nonhydrostatic assumptions.
Links
- RESUME
- Tsunami research Group
- Zygmunt Kowalik
PhD. Advisor - Stéphan T. Grilli
MS. Advisor - Fumihiko Imamura
Student Exchange Advisor
Selected Publications
Horrillo, J., Z. Kowalik, and Y. Shigihara, 2006 . Wave Dispersion Study in the Indian Ocean—Tsunami of December 26, 2004. Marine Geodesy., 29: 149-166. Download 3.3 MB PDF.