Research

I am interested in many aspects of glaciology.  In particular, I am intrigued by all aspects of ice dyanimcs: from ice flow
at a divide on an icesheet to rapid sliding events on mountain glaciers.  I have thus far focused on two primary topics:

Snow and Firn Grain Size: I am helping develop a device to measure snow grain size in cores and in boreholes.  The
device records how the light intensity falls off with distance when a point source is emitted into the snow pack. To find
out more check out this poster: Grain Size Poster

Subglacial Dynamics of a Mountain Glacier: I did extensive research on Bench Glacier in Alaska.  My area of research
was how water flowed at the bed of the glacier.  I am also currently working on an rapid motion and water pressure
event that occurred in autumn.  Interesting features of this event are:
1) a varying relationship between water pressure and sliding speed even in the span of 7 days
2) a sharp water pressure drop when sliding begins
3) two phases of reverse motion of at least 5 cm


Sorry for the lack of pictures - they are coming soon!