Cynthia Dinwiddie

DepartmentOrganizationEmailPhoneSan Antonio , TexasUnited StatesBioI am a hydrogeologist and petrophysicist with broad expertise in mechanical engineering and environmental science, and 17 years experience in organizing and conducting field investigations in remote environments. I develop and apply geophysical and remote-sensing characterization methodologies to investigate and understand hydrogeologic processes. I am a licensed Professional Geoscientist (Geology) in the State of Texas, and an Engineer-in-Training in the State of Washington.

Science Specialties

hydrology, ground penetrating radar, slope stability, environmental sciences, landscape change

Current Research

Use of geophysical tools and cryo-hydrologic modeling to explore stratigraphy and dynamic freeze-thaw processes in aeolian deposits. Work took place at CRREL Permafrost Tunnel near Fox, AK, and at Great Kobuk Sand Dunes, Kobuk Valley National Park, AK. Activities include multidisciplinary work at the intersection of boundary layer meteorology, geomorphology, vadose zone hydrology and cryospheric science. Also remote-sensing characterization of landscape changes to polygonal terrain and thaw ponds over a period of 50 years.