Julian A. Dowdeswell

Biography

Career: 2002 to present: Director, Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge 2001 to present: Professor of Physical Geography, University of Cambridge 1998-2001: Professor of Physical Geography and Director of the Bristol Glaciology Centre, University of Bristol 1994-1998: Professor of Glaciology and Director and Head of Department, Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences, University of Wales, Aberystwyth (1997 to 1998) 1992-1994: Assistant Director of Research, Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge 1989-1992: Senior Assistant in Research, Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge 1986-1989: Lecturer in Physical Geography University of Wales, Aberystwyth Qualifications: B.A. in Geography, University of Cambridge, M.A. University of Colorado, INSTAAR Ph.D. Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge ScD University of Cambridge

Research Interest

Major research interests Glaciological investigations of the form and flow of glaciers and ice sheets. Continuing integrated programme of field and numerical modelling work on high Arctic ice masses and their responses to climate change. Processes and patterns of glacial sedimentation in marine environments, emphasising links between geophysical measurements and numerical modelling of sediment delivery to continental margins. Satellite remote sensing studies of large ice masses. In particular, the quantitative analysis of satellite datasets to solve glaciological problems and to provide boundary conditions for numerical models.