About Me
Glaciologist, hydrologist, and lifelong student of the planet’s coldest places. Born and raised in England, educated at grammar school and Cambridge University, I began my career teaching high school before immigrating to Canada in 1967. I completed my PhD in Glaciology at McGill University, which launched a career spent studying some of the world’s most remarkable ice landscapes.
Professional Skills
I worked with Environment Canada for 15 years — nine years conducting glacier research across Canada and six years as Chief of Division in the water sector. From 1987 to 2006, I served as Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, where I am now Emeritus Professor. My research has taken me to glaciers in the High Arctic, the Rockies of Alberta and British Columbia, Pakistan’s Kashmir region, and Nepal, as well as visits to glaciers in the Alps, Scandinavia, Alaska, the Andes, New Zealand, and the Caucasus. I’ve also spent decades involved in international water and climate leadership. I served as President of UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme Intergovernmental Council (1988–90), Secretary General of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (1995–2000), and later as IAHS President (2009–13). From 2000 to 2006, I was Director of the United Nations World Water Assessment Programme.
Down Time
Since retiring in 2006, I’ve continued with various consultancies while staying connected to the global water and climate community.
Connect with Me
I look forward to having a conversation with you. I hope you find my experience entertaining and engaging. You will be notified by email with the contact details of the time donor. You can then coordinate a mutually agreed upon location and time/date to meet. Thank you for your generosity!
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