Ian Goodwin

Ian Goodwin is an Associate Professor at Macquarie University's School of Natural Sciences, with additional affiliations at the Marine Research Centre and Risk Frontiers (formerly Natural Hazards Research Centre). His research spans Earth and Planetary Sciences with particular focus on Antarctic research, wave climate, sea level rise, and ice sheet dynamics.

• Institution: Macquarie University
• School: School of Natural Sciences
• Research Centers: Marine Research Centre, Risk Frontiers
• ORCID: 0000-0001-8682-6409
• h-index: 37
• Citations: 4087

Professor Goodwin's research interests center on Earth and Planetary Sciences with specific expertise in Antarctic research, wave climate dynamics, sea level rise, ice sheet behavior, coastal geomorphology, and Holocene climate patterns. His work integrates field observations, paleoclimate reconstructions, and climate modeling to understand past and future climate scenarios. His research has significant implications for understanding coastal vulnerability to climate change and sea level rise, particularly in the Australian context.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on understanding the connections between atmospheric circulation patterns (particularly the subtropical ridge), wave climate, and coastal processes. His research spans multiple spatial and temporal scales, from detailed coastal geomorphology studies to century-scale climate reconstructions using paleo-proxies. A significant portion of his work addresses the implications of Antarctic ice sheet dynamics for global sea level rise.

Professor Goodwin leads and participates in numerous research projects including 'Trans Pacific Climate History from the Coastal and Glacial Sedimentary Archive,' 'Ice Sheet Collapse, Sea Level Rise and Australian Coastal Response,' and 'Interactions of the Totten Glacier with the Southern Ocean through multiple glacial cycles.' His collaborative work extends internationally with research teams across the Southern Hemisphere.