Sophie Chu

Sophie Chu, Ph.D., currently serves as the Principal Oceanographer at Captura since February 2023, bringing extensive experience in oceanographic research. Prior to this role, Sophie worked as a Research Scientist at the University of Washington from April 2019 to February 2023 and held a position as a JISAO Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Washington/NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory from March 2017 to April 2019. Sophie's academic journey includes a PhD in Chemical Oceanography earned from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology between 2011 and 2017, where also served as a Graduate Student and Graduate Research Assistant. Earlier experience includes roles as a Senior Technician at Columbia University Medical Center and an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Columbia University in the City of New York. Sophie's foundational education was completed with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at Columbia Engineering from 2005 to 2009.