Adam completed his MSc in Geography at the University of Ottawa, where he studied iceberg drift modelling in the Canadian Arctic using in-situ tracking data to evaluate iceberg movement in Arctic marine environments. That work laid the foundation for his broader focus on linking glacier processes to marine risk.

His current PhD research examines the life cycle of icebergs in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. By combining airborne ice-penetrating radar surveys, enhanced iceberg tracking technologies, and modelling approaches, he is mapping glacier thickness and estimates of calving potential across the High Arctic. This work connects glacier processes to iceberg production and marine ice hazards in Arctic shipping regions.

Adam is also the creator of the Cryologger project, an open-source platform for monitoring the cryosphere designed to lower barriers to research in remote environments. He designs and builds low-cost, field-ready instruments to track icebergs and measure glacier motion for long-term deployment in polar settings. Cryologgers have been deployed on icebergs and glaciers throughout the Canadian Arctic and beyond, expanding observational coverage of iceberg drift and glacier dynamics. Current development includes AIS-enabled beacons and drone-based deployment to improve real-time monitoring of iceberg–ship interactions.

Outside of his research, Adam enjoys rock climbing, running, walking his dog, and occasionally documenting Arctic fieldwork from mid-air.

Email: agarb072@uottawa.ca