Dr Jim Jordan

Lecturer in Geography, Geography

j.r.jordan@swansea.ac.uk

Academic Office - 236
Second Floor
Wallace Building
Singleton Campus

Available For Postgraduate Supervision

Research Links

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8117-1976

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About

Dr James Jordan is a member of the Geography department at Swansea University. His main research goal is using ice-ocean models to determine the future Antarctic contribution to sea level in a warming climate.

Areas Of Expertise

Ice-ocean interactions
Coupled ice-ocean modelling
Ice-shelf calving
Antarctica
Glaciology
Polar Oceanography
Sea level rise

Career Highlights

Research

James is the lead coordinator of CalvingMIP, a large-scale project involving the cryospheric modelling community seeking to improve the current state of ice shelf calving in numerical models. Past topics of research have included the effect of warm water intrusions on East Antarctic mass balance, developing the coupled ice-ocean component of MITgcm, frazil ice formation in sea water as well as marine ice formation in ice-shelf basal crevasses.

Publications

Research Highlights

Jordan, J., Miles, B., Gudmundsson, G., Jamieson, S., Jenkins, A., & Stokes, C. (2023). Increased warm water intrusions could cause mass loss in East Antarctica during the next 200 years. Nature Communications, 14(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37553-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64520
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37553-2
Miles, B., Stokes, C., Jenkins, A., Jordan, J., Jamieson, S., & Gudmundsson, G. (2023). Slowdown of Shirase Glacier, East Antarctica, caused by strengthening alongshore winds. The Cryosphere, 17(1), 445-456.
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-17-445-2023, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64525
http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/tc-17-445-2023
Miles, B., Stokes, C., Jamieson, S., Jordan, J., Gudmundsson, G., & Jenkins, A. (2022). High spatial and temporal variability in Antarctic ice discharge linked to ice shelf buttressing and bed geometry. Scientific Reports, 12(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13517-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64526
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13517-2
Jordan, J., Gudmundsson, G., Jenkins, A., Stokes, C., Miles, B., & Jamieson, S. (2022). The sensitivity of Cook Glacier, East Antarctica, to changes in ice-shelf extent and grounding-line position. Journal of Glaciology, 68(269), 473-485.
https://doi.org/10.1017/jog.2021.106, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64527
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jog.2021.106
Miles, B., Jordan, J., Stokes, C., Jamieson, S., Gudmundsson, G., & Jenkins, A. (2021). Recent acceleration of Denman Glacier (1972–2017), East Antarctica, driven by grounding line retreat and changes in ice tongue configuration. The Cryosphere, 15(2), 663-676.
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-15-663-2021, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64528
http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/tc-15-663-2021
Levermann, A., Winkelmann, R., Albrecht, T., Goelzer, H., Golledge, N., Greve, R., Huybrechts, P., Jordan, J., Leguy, G., Martin, D., Morlighem, M., Pattyn, F., Pollard, D., Quiquet, A., Rodehacke, C., Seroussi, H., Sutter, J., Zhang, T., Breedam, J...., & Wal, R. (2020). Projecting Antarctica's contribution to future sea level rise from basal ice shelf melt using linear response functions of 16 ice sheet models (LARMIP-2). Earth System Dynamics, 11(1), 35-76.
https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-11-35-2020, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64530
http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/esd-11-35-2020

All Research

Journal Articles

Jordan, J., Miles, B., Gudmundsson, G., Jamieson, S., Jenkins, A., & Stokes, C. (2023). Increased warm water intrusions could cause mass loss in East Antarctica during the next 200 years. Nature Communications, 14(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37553-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64520
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-37553-2
Miles, B., Stokes, C., Jenkins, A., Jordan, J., Jamieson, S., & Gudmundsson, G. (2023). Slowdown of Shirase Glacier, East Antarctica, caused by strengthening alongshore winds. The Cryosphere, 17(1), 445-456.
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-17-445-2023, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64525
http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/tc-17-445-2023
Jordan, J., Gudmundsson, G., Jenkins, A., Stokes, C., Miles, B., & Jamieson, S. (2022). The sensitivity of Cook Glacier, East Antarctica, to changes in ice-shelf extent and grounding-line position. Journal of Glaciology, 68(269), 473-485.
https://doi.org/10.1017/jog.2021.106, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64527
http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/jog.2021.106
Miles, B., Stokes, C., Jamieson, S., Jordan, J., Gudmundsson, G., & Jenkins, A. (2022). High spatial and temporal variability in Antarctic ice discharge linked to ice shelf buttressing and bed geometry. Scientific Reports, 12(1)
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13517-2, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64526
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-13517-2
Miles, B., Jordan, J., Stokes, C., Jamieson, S., Gudmundsson, G., & Jenkins, A. (2021). Recent acceleration of Denman Glacier (1972–2017), East Antarctica, driven by grounding line retreat and changes in ice tongue configuration. The Cryosphere, 15(2), 663-676.
https://doi.org/10.5194/tc-15-663-2021, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64528
http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/tc-15-663-2021
Levermann, A., Winkelmann, R., Albrecht, T., Goelzer, H., Golledge, N., Greve, R., Huybrechts, P., Jordan, J., Leguy, G., Martin, D., Morlighem, M., Pattyn, F., Pollard, D., Quiquet, A., Rodehacke, C., Seroussi, H., Sutter, J., Zhang, T., Breedam, J...., & Wal, R. (2020). Projecting Antarctica's contribution to future sea level rise from basal ice shelf melt using linear response functions of 16 ice sheet models (LARMIP-2). Earth System Dynamics, 11(1), 35-76.
https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-11-35-2020, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa64530
http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/esd-11-35-2020

Taught Modules

GEG132 Introduction to Earth Systems

This module forms an essential foundation for more advanced study of physical geography and environmental sciences. It introduces the four main Earth systems: the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and geosphere. It provides a sound understanding of the processes within each system, and the interactions between them. The geosphere section introduces topics like the origin of Earth, plate tectonics and describes the distribution of different rock types and processes occurring in the geosphere. The biosphere section deals mainly with flows of energy and nutrients between Earth systems. The atmosphere section deals with flows of energy and moisture and their role in controlling climate over both space and time. The hydrosphere section focuses on the concepts of the hydrological cycle and the main processes associated with the water fluxes. In addition, the main properties and functions of soil, and the formation of different soil types worldwide are introduced. At the end of the module the changes in climate in the past, current and future, proxies of climate change are included.
GEG133 Natural Hazards and Society

This module investigates hazardous aspects of Earth¿s natural environment and how society relates to them. Introductory principles include the definition of natural hazard, disaster, risk and loss, and approaches to reducing risk and managing disasters. Major types of natural hazard are studied in order to understand how they operate, where, and how frequently they are likely to occur. Hazardous consequences are explored, as well as how society can respond to hazardous events. Key aspects include discussion of primary and secondary hazards, prediction, forecasting and monitoring of hazards, and understanding how their harmful effects can be minimised. Natural hazards considered during this module include volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, wildfires, landslides, extreme weather events, flooding, avalanches and Mega Hazards. Lecture material considers general principles as well as case studies. The module is compulsory for students taking BSc Environmental Geoscience.
GEG277 Geographical Methods and Approaches

This core 20 credit module introduces the variety of approaches to Human and Physical Geography that exist, providing an overview of the key methods used in the discipline. These paradigms will be introduced and then you are given the opportunity to 'think through' what kinds of methods chime with these geographical approaches. The module introduces key data methods and their theoretical roots, with an opportunity to 'practice' these key methods extended workshops - both desk based and in the field.
GEG278 Data Analysis and Dissertation Preparation Skills

This module builds upon student knowledge of social research methods and environmental methods (delivered in GEG277) through to the formulation of a dissertation proposal. The module focuses on key dissertation planning and preparation skills delivered in association with the Centre for Academic Success (CAS) such as time management, creative and critical thinking and developing a focus, writing a proposal etc.The module also focuses on qualitative and quantitative data analysis and how to use data effectively in preparedness for a final year dissertation project.

Career History

Geography Lecturer, Swansea University

2023 - Present
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Université Libre De Bruxelles

2021 - 2023
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Northumbria University

2018 - 2021
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Cambridge

2017 - 2018
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, British Antarctic Survey

2015 - 2017
PhD – Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London and British Antarctic Survey

2011 - 2014
Environmental Consultant, INTERTEK-METOC

2010 - 2011
MSc – Applied Physical Oceanography, University of Bangor

2009 - 2010
BSc – Physics, University of Bristol

2006 - 2009

Dr Jim Jordan

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Research Links

About

Areas Of Expertise

Career Highlights

Publications

Research Highlights

All Research

Journal Articles

Taught Modules

GEG132 Introduction to Earth Systems

GEG133 Natural Hazards and Society

GEG277 Geographical Methods and Approaches

GEG278 Data Analysis and Dissertation Preparation Skills

Career History

Geography Lecturer, Swansea University

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Université Libre De Bruxelles

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Northumbria University

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Cambridge

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, British Antarctic Survey

PhD – Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London and British Antarctic Survey

Environmental Consultant, INTERTEK-METOC

MSc – Applied Physical Oceanography, University of Bangor

BSc – Physics, University of Bristol