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Ecological and Earth Sciences in Mountain Areas: Sept. 6-10, 2002

David McClung

B.S. and A.M. in physics
Ph.D. -Geophysics, 1974
University of Washington
Thesis topic: Avalanche defense mechanics
1974-77: Norwegian Geotechnical Institute
Snow and avalanche research
1977-79: Environment Canada, Canmore, AB
Snow and avalanche research
1979-91: National Research Council, Vancouver,
Snow and avalanche research
1991-present: UBC, Professor of Geography and Civil Engineering
Leader of UBC avalanche research group
1998-present NSERC-FRBC-CMH Chair in Snow and Avalanche Science

Approximately 150 papers published on snow and avalanche science/engineering

Senior author (with Peter Schaerer): The Avalanche Handbook
 

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