Karen Heywood

Karen Heywood is Professor of Physical Oceanography at the University of East Anglia, specializing in polar ocean processes and climate interactions. Her research uses autonomous platforms to investigate ocean-ice dynamics in inaccessible regions.

Key contributions include:

• Pioneering glider observations of Antarctic shelf systems
• Quantifying meltwater impacts on ocean circulation
• Advancing sensor technologies for extreme environments

Current projects include the Thwaites-Amundsen Regional Survey Network and robotic observations of polynya formation. Research addresses sea-level rise mechanisms through interdisciplinary collaborations.