Leanne Wake

Dr. Leanne Wake is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University's Geography and Environmental Sciences Department. Her research focuses on improving computational models of Earth system processes, particularly land-atmosphere interactions in boreal forests and Greenland Ice Sheet dynamics. She holds a PhD in Geography (2010) and has published 25 peer-reviewed articles. Key areas include snow cover impacts, permafrost dynamics, and regional sea level change. Her work integrates climate modeling with field observations across Arctic environments. Recent studies explore snow thermal conductivity effects on carbon emissions and Holocene ice sheet behavior.

• Education: PhD in Geography (2005-2010)
• Research: Arctic tundra modeling, climate feedback mechanisms, and glaciological processes

Her publications highlight advancements in multi-physics modeling and validation of ecosystem exchanges under seasonal snow cover. Current research emphasizes bridging geophysical process understanding with large-scale climate simulations.