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Dr Rebecca Dell is an Assistant Professor in Glaciology at the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI), University of Cambridge, and a Director of Studies and Geography Fellow at Trinity Hall, Cambridge. She specializes in remote sensing and fieldwork-based studies of Antarctic ice shelves, focusing on meltwater dynamics and stability. Her research integrates machine learning with satellite data to advance understanding of polar environments.
- PhD in Polar Studies (2021), University of Cambridge
- MPhil in Geography (2017), Newcastle University
- BSc (First Class) in Geography (2016), University of Durham
Dr Dell's research explores the spatio-temporal variation of ice shelf meltwater using remote sensing and machine learning. She developed a Random Forest Classifier to detect slush and ponded water across Antarctica, improving climate models. Her work spans collaborations with NSF/NERC projects and ESA's Climate Change Initiative.
Recent publications highlight her contributions to Antarctic surface hydrology, including studies on meltwater-induced fracture, slush detection, and SAR/optical satellite integration. She has conducted fieldwork in Antarctica and Iceland.
- NERC Field Spectrometry Facility Loan (2022)
- ESA Climate Change Initiative Fellowship (£83,000) (2020)
- NERC PhD Studentship (~£78,000) (2017)
Dr Dell supervises postgraduate students on topics like ice shelf stability and supraglacial hydrology. She is affiliated with Trinity Hall, Cambridge, and previously held roles at Newnham College and the European Geosciences Union.
