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Dr. Felix Ng is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) in Theoretical Glaciology at the University of Sheffield's School of Geography and Planning. He holds a DPhil in Mathematical Glaciology from the University of Oxford and has held prestigious fellowships at St. John's College (Oxford), MIT, and the University of Otago. His administrative roles include Director of the MSc(Res) Polar and Alpine Change programme (2008–2023) and leadership of the ICERS Research Group since 2023.
Research Focus: Dr. Ng integrates mathematical modeling with empirical data to study cryospheric processes across scales—from ice crystals to continental ice sheets. His work spans:
- Antarctic ice-stream dynamics and radar stratigraphy
- Diffusion mechanisms in ice-core climate records
- Glacial hydrology (e.g., jökulhlaups)
- Martian glaciation and landform evolution
- Subglacial geomorphology and paleo-ice reconstructions
Publications: Recent articles emphasize ice-core signal preservation, Martian glacial history, and subglacial hydrology, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches combining geophysics, planetary science, and climate modeling.
Awards:
- Royal Society–Fulbright Research Fellowship (2001)
- Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship (2017–2018)
- Croucher Science Image Awards (2021)
Teaching & Advising: Dr. Ng teaches glaciology, geospatial analysis, and planetary science modules. He has supervised 12+ PhD/MSc students (e.g., Ben Cornford, Adam Hepburn) and directed the MSc(Res) Polar and Alpine Change, training 150+ graduates. He received a University Senate Award for Teaching Excellence (2010).
Leadership: He leads the ICERS Research Group and serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Earth Science. Past roles include Scientific Editor for Geology and panelist for the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration.
