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Dr. Adam J. Hepburn is a 150th Anniversary Vice Chancellor's Fellow in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at Aberystwyth University. His research focuses on glaciology, particularly subglacial hydrology and the geomorphological impacts of ice dynamics on Earth and Mars. He has held prior research positions at Durham University, the University of Waterloo, and the European Space Astronomy Centre.
- PhD in Glaciology, 2021, Aberystwyth University
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, Durham University (2021–2022)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Waterloo (2022–2023)
- Research Fellow, European Space Astronomy Centre (2023–2024)
Adam Hepburn specializes in the flow of water beneath ice masses, using numerical modeling, fieldwork, and geomorphological analysis. His work spans terrestrial glacial systems in Finland, Austria, and New Zealand, as well as Martian periglacial and glacial environments. He investigates how subglacial processes shape landscapes and leave detectable signals long after ice retreat.
His recent publications (2020–2024) reveal a strong focus on subglacial drainage systems, Martian glacial history, deglaciation patterns, and flood reconstructions. The research integrates planetary science with terrestrial geomorphology, often analyzing landforms on Mars to infer past climate conditions and ice behavior. Key journals include The Cryosphere, Geomorphology, Icarus, and Space Science Reviews.
He has contributed to major collaborative works, including studies on the Mars Express mission and Martian ice exploration strategies. His research supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and planetary stewardship.
Dr. Hepburn has collaborated with researchers across the UK, Finland, Canada, and the US. He has not advised any formal students listed in the materials. He is actively involved in data sharing, having published datasets related to flood reconstructions in New Zealand.
He is affiliated with Aberystwyth University and has participated in public outreach, including media coverage of his fellowship appointment.
