Amy Macfarlane

Affiliation with Antarctic Science Foundation

2023 Mertz Fellowship Recipient

Project Title

Amy Macfarlane from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos, Switzerland, will pursue her project titled ‘Radiative transfer modelling applied to melting Arctic and Antarctic sea ice’ with the Australian Antarctic Program Partnership (AAPP).

More about Amy

Through scientific research, I examine the influence of snow microstructure on energy transfer and remote sensing applications in the Arctic and Antarctica. By conducting outreach, I aim to inspire future scientists and initiate conversations about our changing planet. Scientific illustrations give me a tool to represent and outline complex scientific concepts. Finally, my work on scientific sustainability increases community involvement, creates impact assessments, hosts workshops, and influences scientific policy with the intention of reducing the environmental impact of all scientific activities.

Publication

See Amy’s publications here.

SEA ICE RESEARCH FROM POLE TO POLE

Read the article by the Australian Antarctic Division about Amy’s work in Hobart.