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Aman KC
Glaciologist, and PhD student in Geophysics, Boise State University
Aman is a glaciologist, IPCC Fellow, and PhD student in Geophysics within the Department of Geosciences at Boise State University.
Growing up in Nepal, he witnessed how closely people’s lives are connected to mountains, glaciers, and water resources. This early exposure shaped his interest in understanding how climate change is affecting frozen environments and the communities that depend on them.
Aman focuses his research on glacier dynamics using satellite and geospatial data. His work spans two highly sensitive regions: Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat), where he studies ice loss and iceberg melt linked to ocean warming, and High Mountain Asia, where he investigates surging glaciers and related hazards.
His goal is to better understand how glaciers respond to climate change and how these changes translate into real risks downstream. Beyond research, Aman is committed to making science accessible outside academia. He values clear communication and aims to bridge scientific knowledge with public understanding and decision-making, particularly in regions that are highly
vulnerable to climate change.
Growing up in Nepal, he witnessed how closely people’s lives are connected to mountains, glaciers, and water resources. This early exposure shaped his interest in understanding how climate change is affecting frozen environments and the communities that depend on them.
Aman focuses his research on glacier dynamics using satellite and geospatial data. His work spans two highly sensitive regions: Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat), where he studies ice loss and iceberg melt linked to ocean warming, and High Mountain Asia, where he investigates surging glaciers and related hazards.
His goal is to better understand how glaciers respond to climate change and how these changes translate into real risks downstream. Beyond research, Aman is committed to making science accessible outside academia. He values clear communication and aims to bridge scientific knowledge with public understanding and decision-making, particularly in regions that are highly
vulnerable to climate change.
