Dr. Jonathan Kingslake

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Kingslake is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia Climate School's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. His academic journey began at the University of York, UK, where he earned a BSc in Physics, completing a final year project on the nucleation and freezing of supercooled water, supervised by Dr. Richard Keesing. He then obtained his PhD in glaciology from the Department of Geography at Sheffield University, where his thesis focused on the modeling of ice-dammed lake drainage under the supervision of Dr. Felix Ng. Kingslake's professional experience includes a position as a Glacier Geophysicist with the British Antarctic Survey, where he utilized mathematical models and radar technology to study ice flow in West Antarctica. In his current role at Columbia University, he leads a research group that aims to improve predictions regarding ice-sheet evolution by understanding glacial processes through remote sensing, mathematical modeling, and fieldwork. His expertise lies in glaciology, ice sheets, hydrology, and mathematical modeling, as well as the application of ice-penetrating radar and satellite remote sensing methods in polar environments.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)