David Vaughan (glaciologist)

David Vaughan is a British glaciologist known for his research on ice sheets, ice shelves, and climate change, particularly in Antarctica. He has made significant contributions to understanding the stability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet and its potential impact on sea level rise.

Vaughan’s work has involved both field studies in Antarctica and computer modelling to simulate ice sheet behavior. He has played a leading role in numerous international collaborative research projects, often involving collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).

His research interests include:

• The dynamics of ice sheets and ice shelves.
• The interaction between ice and ocean.
• The response of ice sheets to climate change.
• The use of satellite remote sensing to monitor ice sheet changes.
• The use of ice cores to reconstruct past climate conditions.

Vaughan has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. He is a prominent voice in the scientific community regarding the urgent need to address climate change and its potential consequences for polar regions and global sea level. He has also been involved in communicating climate science to the public and policymakers.