United States · Glaciology · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Dr. Eric Rignot

Dr. Rignot is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences whose satellite radar measurements of Greenland and Antarctic glacier melt are benchmark standards in climate science.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Glaciology, Satellite Radar Interferometry, Ice Sheet Dynamics, Sea Level Rise
Academic position: Donald Bren Professor of Earth System Science & NASA JPL Senior Research Scientist
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Glaciology, Satellite Radar Interferometry, Ice Sheet Dynamics are advised to consult formal department application channels.

UC Irvine guide ↗Environment subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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