ABOUT ME
I study past and present ice-volume changes in Antarctica, Patagonia, and Alaska using ground-penetrating radar, other geophysical methods, and a range of paleoclimate proxies. I now study the impacts of climate change on snow and ice and relate those changes to natural hazards such as landslides and flooding. In the past, I was part of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration, where our team used geologic evidence to place the region’s rapid ice loss into a historical context.
During the summers, I teach undergraduate and high school students about the cryosphere with the Juneau Icefield Research Program and Upward Bound programs in Alaska. A key focus is connecting Arctic changes to the environmental shifts students see in their own communities.
In recent years, my work has expanded from field-based research to science outreach, particularly in increasing participation and retention of students from underrepresented backgrounds in Polar STEM. Check out my Outreach page to learn more about our efforts.
Beyond my cryosphere research, I spent several years as a conservationist in Patagonia and Costa Rica with Round River Conservation Studies. Working with local communities and studying Patagonia’s flora and fauna deepened my understanding of the links between the cryosphere and biosphere. In regions where glaciers are retreating rapidly, ecosystems respond in complex ways—especially in the dynamic landscapes surrounding the Southern Patagonian Icefield. Explore our research in Patagonia’s fjords to see how our interdisciplinary team is tackling these questions.
Outside of work, I’m a huge soccer fan and an Arsenal FC supporter! I also practice jiu-jitsu and enjoy the outdoor adventures Maine has to offer with my wife and pup.
During the summers, I teach undergraduate and high school students about the cryosphere with the Juneau Icefield Research Program and Upward Bound programs in Alaska. A key focus is connecting Arctic changes to the environmental shifts students see in their own communities.
In recent years, my work has expanded from field-based research to science outreach, particularly in increasing participation and retention of students from underrepresented backgrounds in Polar STEM. Check out my Outreach page to learn more about our efforts.
Beyond my cryosphere research, I spent several years as a conservationist in Patagonia and Costa Rica with Round River Conservation Studies. Working with local communities and studying Patagonia’s flora and fauna deepened my understanding of the links between the cryosphere and biosphere. In regions where glaciers are retreating rapidly, ecosystems respond in complex ways—especially in the dynamic landscapes surrounding the Southern Patagonian Icefield. Explore our research in Patagonia’s fjords to see how our interdisciplinary team is tackling these questions.
Outside of work, I’m a huge soccer fan and an Arsenal FC supporter! I also practice jiu-jitsu and enjoy the outdoor adventures Maine has to offer with my wife and pup.
