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Dr Tom Slater

Dr Tom Slater

Profile

I am a Research Fellow in Earth Observation of the Polar Regions at the University of Leeds. I primarily use satellites to study the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets, with a focus on satellite radar altimetry, which measures changes in ice height over time. I am also interested in quantifying the ice sheet contribution to the global sea level and understanding the human impacts of sea level rise. As well as studying the ice sheets themselves, I am interested in developing techniques in altimeter processing and validating satellite measurements.

Science Communication and Engagement

I enjoy both writing and speaking about my work and areas of expertise to all ages and audiences. Some examples of my writing for public audiences are listed below:

Research interests

  • Remote sensing of the cryosphere
  • Altimetry
  • Glaciology
  • Ice sheet contribution to sea level rise

Qualifications

  • PhD, 'Mapping Ice Sheet Elevation and Elevation Change Using CryoSat-2 Radar Altimetry'
  • MPhys Physics (Class I)
  • BSc (Hons) Physics (Class I)