Peter Wadhams

Background

Wadhams, Peter was born on May 14, 1948 in Grays, England. Son of Frank Cecil and Winifred Grace (Smith) Wadhams.

Education

Bachelor, University Cambridge, 1969; Master of Arts, University Cambridge, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, University Cambridge, 1976; Doctor of Science, University Cambridge, 1994.

Career

Research scientist, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth, Canada, 1969-1970; fellow, Institute of Ocean Sciences, Victoria, B.C., Canada, 1974-1975; assistant director of research, Scott Polar research Institute University Cambridge, 1976-1987; director, Scott Polar research Institute University Cambridge, 1987-1992; reader in polar studies, Scott Polar research Institute University Cambridge, since 1992. Visiting professor Arctic Marine Science, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1980-1981, National Institute Polar Research, 1995-1997, Walker Ames professor University Washington, 1988.

Achievements

• He has received the Polar Medal.

Membership

Fellow Arctic Institute of North America Royal Geographical Society. Member American Geophysical Union, International Glaciological Society, Challenger Society for MarineSci.

Interests

• Avocations: painting, sailing, maritime history.

Connections

Married Maria Pia Casarini, October 11, 1980.

Father:

Frank Cecil Wadhams

Mother:

Winifred Grace (Smith) Wadhams

Spouse:

Maria Pia Casarini