My research explores the relationship between ice and climate over a range of timescales. Measuring and understanding present-day processes allows us to build mathematical models of glacier systems. Using these models, we can explore the climate that resulted in geological records of past glacier extents in the landscape, which helps to understand the mechanics of the global climate system, and also puts present-day climatic changes into context. These glacier models are also used to make projections of what may happen to glaciers in the future, depending on the trajectory of greehouse-gas emissions.

Part of this work involves the long-term monitoring of glaciers, and I am involved with field projects at several glaciers in the Southern Alps - Haupapa/Tasman Glacier, Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere/Franz Josef Glacier, Te Moeka o Tuawe/Fox Glacier, Brewster Glacier, and Rolleston Glacier.