See distinct pages for details of
Research Interests
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Publications
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2009+:
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Lecturer, School of Geosciences, University of Aberdeen, U.K.
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2006-2009:
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Radar Geophysicist, British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, U.K.
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2005-2006:
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Research Associate, Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling, Bristol Glaciology Centre, U.K.
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2003-2004:
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Research Assistant, Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre, East Kilbride, U.K.
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1999-2003:
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Ph.D., Glaciology,
University of Glasgow, U.K. & University of Alberta, Canada.
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1998-1999:
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M.Res., Geology and Geophysics, University of Edinburgh, U.K.
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1995-1998:
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B.Sc. (Hons.), First Class, Geography, University of Edinburgh, U.K.
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2009-2012:
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Airborne geophysical survey targets basal conditions across Institute and Moller ice streams, West Antarctica.
NERC-Antarctic Funding Initiative; P.I. Martin Siegert (University of Edinburgh); Fausto Ferraccioli (British Antarctic Survey).
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2009-2010:
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Investigating ice flow into Eltanin Bay, Bellingshausen Sea, West Antarctica.
NERC-AFI Collaborative Gearing Scheme.
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2006-2009:
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GRADES: Glacial Retreat in Antarctica and Deglaciation in the Earth System.
NERC-British Antarctic Survey science programme; P.I. David Vaughan.
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2005-2006:
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Modelling the 3D flow of ice in West Antarctica and its effects on internal layering.
£50,000; NERC-Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling; P.I. Martin Siegert (University of Bristol).
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2004:
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CryoSat calibration and validation, Devon Island Ice Cap, Canada.
European Space Agency; P.I. Douglas Mair (University of Aberdeen).
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2003:
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High resolution dynamics of an alpine valley glacier.
£490; Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland.
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1999-2002:
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Ice dynamics and runoff in High Arctic glaciers and response to climate change.
£82,190; NERC-Arctic Ice and Environmental Variability (ARCICE) programme; P.I. Peter Nienow (University of Glasgow).
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1998-1999:
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Modelling ice sheet dynamics in southern Iceland.
£8,000; NERC M.Res. studentship.
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| External responsibilities / esteem indicators:
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Convenor,
since 2008, of annual European Geophysical Union session "Subglacial Environments of Ice Sheets and Glaciers."
Academic Peer-Reviews
completed for journals including: Annals of Glaciology; Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Research; Geophysical Research Letters;
Hydrological Processes; Journal of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics; Journal of Geophysical Research; Journal of Glaciology.
Invited external presentations
given to: European Geophysical Union; University of Cambridge; University of Durham; University of Hull; University of Glasgow.
Supervision of external Ph.D. students:
Nanna Karlsson (Ph.D. candidate, University of Hull, 2007+)
Project title: "The Internal Stratigraphy of Pine Island Glacier, West Antarctica"
Supervisors: Dr. D. Rippin (Hull); Dr. R. Bingham (Aberdeen); Prof. T. Coulthard (Hull); Dr. G Ferrier (Hull)
Philip Prescott (Ph.D. candidate, University of Durham, 2008+)
Project title: "Roughness beneath ice sheets"
Supervisors: Dr. C. Stokes (Durham); Dr. N. Cox (Durham); Dr. R. Bingham (Aberdeen)
- Professionally affiliated with:
International Glaciological Society; European Geophysical Union; American Geophysical Union; International Association of Hydrological Sciences.
| Practical Research Skills:
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Field experience:
Time spent in the field conducting glaciological fieldwork totals almost 2 years to date. Most of this time has been
in High Arctic and Antarctic locations, camping for over 3 months at a time in locations as far as 800 miles from the nearest base.
- 2009/10: Ferrigno Ice Stream, West Antarctica: radar surveying; DGPS measurements; shallow ice coring.
- 2007/08: Pine Island Glacier, West Antarctica: geophysical surveying; radar; seismics; DGPS measurements; shallow ice coring.
- 2004: Devon Island Ice Cap, Canada: CryoSat Cal/Val methods; meteorological measurements; shallow ice coring; snowpits; down-borehole gamma spectroscopy; ground-penetrating radar.
- 2003: Arolla & Ferpecle, Switzerland: glacier motion surveying; total station surveying; DGPS; basal drag spools; dye tracing.
- 2000 & 2001. John Evans Glacier, Ellesmere Island, Canada: dye tracing; total station & DGPS surveys; ground-penetrating radar; stream gauging; meteorological measurements; water chemistry
- 1999 & 1997. Iceland: total station surveys of glacier motion; geomorphological mapping; tephrochronology; lichenometry
Acquisition, Processing and Modelling of Geophysical Data,
using such packages as: ArcGIS; Matlab; Reflexw; IVS Fledermaus.
I.T. proficient,
skilled in a wide range of software and readily adaptable.
Managerial ability
evinced by: Ph.D. supervision; conference session convening; numerous teaching posts and responsibilities since 1999.
Excellent written and oral communications skills
evinced by: strong international publication and presentation record; teaching posts; John Glen Prize for Best Young Researcher Presentation, IGS, 2001.
Integral 'team player'
demonstrated by: extensive deep-field experience working in small parties; working regularly in international research consortia.
| Teaching Responsibilities and Experience:
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Current courses taught at University of Aberdeen:
Ice and Climate (Honours)
Mapping and Monitoring the Environment (2nd Year)
Fundamentals of Image Acquisition, Analysis, and Processing (Masters)
Previous experience:
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2006:
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Field class instructor; University of Bristol Physical Geography Field Course, Andalucia, Spain.
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2003-2004:
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Lecturer, Glacial Processes and Geomorphology, Honours course, University of Glasgow.
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2002-2004:
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Tutor, Physical Geography, Second Year, University of Glasgow.
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1999-2002:
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Laboratory and Field Demonstrator, Geography, First Year, University of Glasgow.
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