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Dr Iain Wheel is a Research Fellow at the School of Geography and Sustainable Development, University of St Andrews. His research focuses on modeling calving dynamics using advanced computational methods, particularly within the Elmer/Ice glacier modeling suite. He is part of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration (ITGC) under the DOMINOS project, investigating long-term calving patterns and ice sheet stability.
His work spans from small-scale deterministic simulations to large-scale ice sheet modeling, with a focus on tidewater glaciers such as Jakobshavn Isbrae and Thwaites Glacier. Key research areas include calving algorithms, 3D Stokes modeling, and the interplay between glacial dynamics and environmental changes. His contributions have advanced understanding of glacier behavior through novel computational frameworks and collaborative projects like ITGC.
Dr Wheel's publications highlight advancements in calving model development, including the 3D full-Stokes algorithm in Elmer/Ice v9.0. His work bridges computational science and glaciology, with implications for predicting sea-level rise and climate impacts. Despite no listed awards, his collaborative work underpins critical climate research initiatives.
His advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed, but his involvement in ITGC reflects significant collaborative efforts. He contributes to the DOMINOS team, focusing on glacial dynamics and climate-driven processes in polar regions.
