PhD in River Basin Processes and Management - Glaciology in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

Pursuing a PhD typically requires a commitment of 3 years for full-time study or 5 years part-time. During this period, you'll create original research while contextualizing your findings within existing knowledge. You'll conduct your research project under the guidance of a principal supervisor and additional co-supervisors, while enhancing your research capabilities and acquiring diverse transferable skills. Whether your career aspirations lie in industry or academia, a doctoral program can serve as a pathway to your professional goals.

Our research focuses on measuring how glacier-covered areas respond to climate shifts, examining both current and ancient environments. We concentrate on Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine regions, employing various techniques including field observations, remote sensing, GIS technology, computer modeling, and landform analysis. These methods help us identify the primary factors influencing ice system transformations and quantify their pace of change. Our objective is to forecast how glaciated landscapes will transform in coming years. An essential aspect of our research involves assessing how these environmental changes affect downstream communities and ecosystems as glacial water sources become less predictable.