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Professor Richard Forster from the University of Utah's School of Environment, Society & Sustainability is a leading expert in glaciology and remote sensing with ORCID 0000-0003-3945-5072. His research focuses on firn aquifers, cryospheric processes, and hydrological modeling through advanced geophysical techniques.
- Current position: Professor (2010-present)
- Previous academic positions: Assistant Professor (1999-2004), Associate Professor (2004-2010) at University of Utah
Research interests include:
- Firn aquifer dynamics and ice sheet hydrology
- Remote sensing of snow and glacier systems
- Climate change impacts on cryospheric regions
- Hydrological modeling in extreme environments
Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovations in SAR coherence analysis, firn aquifer characterization, and snowmelt progression mapping across Greenland, Antarctica, and the Indus Basin. His work integrates field measurements with advanced geophysical techniques.
Scientific awards include:
- College Senior Superior Research Award (2012)
- Student Choice Teaching Award (2009)
Professional activities feature service on NASA's Standing Review Board (2014-2016) and multiple NSF advisory roles (2008-2011). He has secured major grants from NASA and NSF for ice sheet monitoring and snow water equivalent estimation.
