Wesley Van Wychen

Wesley Van Wychen is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, focusing on remote sensing of the cryosphere and oceans. His work spans glaciology, glacier dynamics, SAR data applications, and geospatial data management.

• Current role: Director of MCC and GDip in CRM Programs
• Past roles: Canadian Cryospheric Information Network, Public Service of Canada

Research Interests:

• Monitoring glacier motion and variability using satellite imagery (SAR)
• Ocean processes (sea ice, currents, oil spills)
• Data management and historical climate data rescue

Peer-Reviewed Contributions: Recent studies highlight Arctic glacier surges, subglacial hydrology, and ocean front detection using Sentinel-1. Collaborations emphasize global ice loss quantification and climate change impacts.

Fieldwork: Conducted in Yukon, Nunavut, Rocky Mountains, and Svalbard for glacier monitoring.