Seminar Series Talk on “Glaciers Covered in Rocks-Where Unsaturated Zone Hydrology Meets Glaciology”

A Seminar Series Talk on “Glaciers Covered in Rocks-Where Unsaturated Zone Hydrology Meets Glaciology” held at U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies (USPCAS-W).

The U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (USPCAS-W) hosted a captivating seminar series talk today titled “Glaciers Covered in Rocks-Where Unsaturated Zone Hydrology Meets Glaciology.” The distinguished speaker, Dr Jacob Steiner, Fellow at the Institute of Geography & Regional Science, University of Graz and the Himalayan University Consortium, ICIMOD, enlightened the audience with his groundbreaking research and insights. Accompanied by Prof. Dr Kamran Jan Ansari, Director of USPCAS-W, Dr Steiner explored the centre’s cutting-edge infrastructure, laboratories, and facilities.

The event commenced with a warm welcome from Dr Kamran Ansari, who extended his gratitude to all the participants. Dr Ansari provided an introductory overview of the USPCAS-W’s remarkable journey and highlighted its ongoing research endeavours, establishing the centre’s commitment to advancing knowledge in water resources and climate risk.

Dr Jacob Steiner, an esteemed expert in the field, delivered an engaging and interactive talk, sharing his innovative research projects and focusing on the fascinating concept of debris-covered ice mountains. Dr Steiner emphasized the crucial role of water resources, climate risk, and mountain hydrology in understanding the dynamic interaction between glaciology and unsaturated zone hydrology.

The seminar attracted a diverse audience of enthusiastic students, faculty members, and researchers, both in-person and through a live-streamed platform, enabling a wider reach for impactful discussion. Attendees actively participated in a vibrant question-and-answer session, further enriching the exchange of ideas and fostering a collaborative environment.

USPCAS-W continues to serve as a premier platform for promoting interdisciplinary research, fostering collaborations, and creating awareness about critical water-related issues. The center aims to empower individuals and institutions with knowledge by hosting such thought-provoking seminar series talks, paving the way for sustainable water resources, said Dr Ansari.

To commemorate the enlightening talk delivered by Dr Jacob Steiner, Prof. Dr Kamran Ansari presented him with souvenirs as a token of appreciation for his invaluable contribution to the seminar. The event concluded on a high note, leaving the audience inspired and enlightened with a deeper understanding of the fascinating realm where unsaturated zone hydrology meets glaciology.