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Jeffrey Kavanaugh is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta, specializing in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. His research mainly focuses on Glacier Dynamics and Mechanics, exploring how glacial systems flow in response to various forcings, their interactions with climate and sea level, and their roles in shaping landscapes. His current research emphasizes the mechanical conditions at the glacier bed, controlled by hydraulic conditions in the subglacial water system. He investigates the flow stability characteristics of ice masses, which are heavily influenced by the conditions at the base of the ice. This inquiry is critical for advancing the understanding of glacier behavior, especially in relation to fast flow phenomena exhibited by surging glaciers and ice streams. Kavanaugh employs a range of techniques to study the interactions between hydrological and mechanical conditions at the glacier bed, including the development and installation of novel subglacial instruments and the analysis of numerical models. Currently, he is looking for graduate students interested in projects around investigating basal processes in ice dynamics.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management