Dr. Fabien Maussion

Associate Professor

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Biography

Fabien Maussion is an Associate Professor specializing in Polar Environmental Change at the University of Bristol. His research focuses on the hydroclimate dynamics of mountain regions, particularly the Tibetan Plateau and the Tropical Andes. He has led numerous scientific expeditions to these regions and his recent work involves quantifying past and future glacier changes, examining their implications for sea-level rise and water resource changes. He has developed a community glacier model, the Open Global Glacier Model (OGGM), which has informed reports for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and serves as a cornerstone for global glacier data infrastructure. Besides his research, Maussion actively engages in science communication and open education initiatives, promoting the use of open source software in climate science. He contributed to the development of notable Python packages, such as Salem and Xarray. Additionally, he is the Programme Director for the MSc in Climate Change Science and Policy at Bristol, overseeing various research projects aimed at enhancing glacier change projections and health monitoring.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, UK

Associate Professor specializing in Polar Environmental Change.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
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  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.