Elizabeth Case

Dr. Elizabeth Case is a Researcher in the Dynamics Meteorology group within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University. Her work focuses on understanding cryosphere processes, particularly firn densification on the Greenland Ice Sheet and various glacier dynamics across multiple regions including Antarctica, Wyoming, and Alaska.

Her research interests span glaciology, rheology, and Earth sciences with a strong interdisciplinary approach that integrates art and science. Case specializes in mathematical modeling of glacier processes, fieldwork methodology, and the integration of in situ and remotely sensed data. She is particularly known for her work on firn processes, ice sheet dynamics, and the development of innovative observation techniques like phase-sensitive radar for measuring firn compaction.

Case's publication record shows a strong focus on ice sheet dynamics, with recent work examining firn densification across Greenland, crevasse formation in West Antarctica, and the interdisciplinary aspects of Antarctic fieldwork. Her research combines traditional glaciological methods with innovative approaches to data collection and interpretation, often bridging scientific and artistic perspectives.

She is actively engaged in educational initiatives through the Juneau Icefield Research Program and Cycle for Science, developing hands-on curriculum for students. Case is also a member of Glacial Hauntologies, an art-science collaboration that creates exhibitions exploring creative co-production of scientific and artistic research, particularly focused on public engagement with Antarctic data from Thwaites Glacier and the Laurentide Ice Sheet.