Luke Zoet is an associate professor in the Department of Geoscience who studies Earth surface processes with a specific focus on constraining the physics of glaciers and coastal erosion. Zoet received his Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University. His primary research focus is to quantify how glaciers slip over their beds and interact with the subglacial environment. He uses a combination of geophysical field observations, numerical modeling, and laboratory simulations. His work has taken him on multiple trips to Antarctica, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, the Canadian Rockies and extensively throughout Wisconsin. He also has appointments in Geological Engineering and the American Indian Studies program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
A word from Brad Singer, Chair of Geoscience:
We are very excited that Luke Zoet will lead a new generation of physics-based studies of glacier and ice sheet dynamics based from the Department of Geoscience. Moreover, we commend the superb teaching and mentoring that Luke provides to our students, and his many efforts to diversify our program.