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Jon Hawkings is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania School of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on biogeochemical cycles in glacial environments, particularly the role of glacial meltwater in downstream ecosystems and coastal oceans. He investigates processes such as subglacial weathering, nutrient mobilization, and contaminant transport, with fieldwork conducted in the Arctic, Patagonia, Himalayas, and Antarctica.
Education: PhD in Biogeochemistry (University of Bristol, 2015); MSci in Physical Geography (University of Bristol, 2009).
Research Interests:
- Aqueous biogeochemistry and elemental cycles
- Chemical weathering and mineral dissolution
- Contaminant transport (e.g., mercury, arsenic)
- Glaciology and ice sheet dynamics
- Environmental impacts of glacial meltwater
He collaborates on projects such as the Salsa-Antarctica subglacial lake drilling initiative. His work integrates field observations, electrochemical sensing, and lab analyses to address pressing questions in cryosphere science.
Awards: None explicitly listed, but active in professional societies like the American Geophysical Union.
Advising/Grants: No student advisees listed; funding sources include grants for fieldwork and analytical studies in glacial systems.
Labs/Teams: Leads field research groups in remote polar and mountainous regions, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaborations between geochemistry, glaciology, and environmental science.
