​​Our projects combine field-based monitoring and modelling to understand how climate-driven changes in mountain cryosphere processes influence water systems at multiple scales.

Proglacial Processes at Peyto Glacier

​​This project investigates emerging hydrological pathways in recently deglaciated terrain in the Peyto Glacier basin. We assess how proglacial lakes, sediment dynamics, and subsurface flow influence runoff generation and future hydrological resilience. The work advances understanding of how new mountain landscapes will store and release water as glaciers retreat.

Himalaya Glacier-Groundwater Interactions

​We investigate how glacier melt interacts with subsurface storage in high-elevation basins of the Nepalese Himalayas. Using coupled cryosphere–hydrology modelling informed by field data, this work explores how meltwater and groundwater dynamics contribute to late-season flow. The project helps understand water resilience for downstream communities relying on Himalayan water resources under climate change.

Snowmelt to groundwater recharge​​

This project examines how snowmelt supports groundwater recharge and seasonal water supply in semi-arid mountain catchments of southern Alberta. We combine field monitoring and climate-driven modelling to quantify recharge timing, storage, and vulnerability to warming winters. Results support regional water management and drought adaptation in a snow-dependent landscape.

Hydrological modelling across scales

​We develop and apply process-based hydrological models to quantify how climate change affects mountain water from plot to sub-basin to regional scales. We evaluate how cryosphere processes drive runoff timing, water storage, and extreme events. This project informs predictions of mountain water availability and supports scenario-based resource planning.

Glaciers and Wildfires

​We study how wildfire ash and landscape disturbance alter glacier surface albedo and accelerate melt in the Canadian Rockies. By integrating field sampling, remote sensing, and energy-balance modelling, we assess how changing disturbance regimes shape glacier mass loss under warming. This project improves understanding of cascading impacts from wildfire to mountain water availability.

​We are always looking for curious, motivated people who want to work on snow, ice, and mountain water. If these projects resonate with you, reach out about opportunities to join the lab.