Jaclyn Cockburn

Jaclyn Cockburn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Guelph. Her research focuses on fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, and environmental processes, with an emphasis on river restoration, sediment dynamics, and climate-landscape interactions. She employs cutting-edge technologies like LiDAR and remote sensing to study aquatic ecosystems and geomorphic processes in diverse environments, including Arctic regions and urban streams.

Her work spans topics such as ice-covered stream hydraulics, varve-based climate proxies, and the impacts of urbanization on river morphology. She has contributed to methodological advancements in geomorphometric analysis and digital soil mapping. Notably, she has addressed systemic issues in academia through a 2019 paper examining gender dynamics in academic careers.

Dr. Cockburn's research bridges field observations, computational modeling, and policy-relevant applications. Her articles consistently address interdisciplinary challenges in environmental science, emphasizing the interplay between physical processes and ecological outcomes.