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Gaël DURAND
CNRS
Gaël Durand is a Director of Research at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), specializing in the modeling of polar ice sheets and the dynamics of coastal glaciers, with a focus on their impact on sea-level rise. citeturn0search3 He is a member of the CryoDyn team at the Institut des Géosciences de l'Environnement (IGE) in Grenoble, France. citeturn0search0
Dr. Durand earned his Ph.D. in 2004 from the Université Joseph Fourier de Grenoble, focusing on Earth and Universe Sciences. citeturn0search8 His research primarily involves numerical modeling of ice flow, investigating processes such as grounding line dynamics and ice anisotropy. citeturn0search10 He has contributed significantly to understanding the stability of ice sheets and their potential responses to climate change.
In addition to his research, Dr. Durand has been involved in various scientific committees and projects. He serves as the scientific coordinator of the PROTECT project, focusing on outlet glacier dynamics and processes affecting grounding line stability. citeturn0search5
Dr. Durand has an extensive publication record, with numerous citations reflecting his contributions to the field of glaciology. citeturn0search4
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