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Tom Schmaltz

2026 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar

Scholarship studyDoctor of Philosophy in Geophysics

University of California, San Diego, United States of America

Current roleResearch Assistant,
The University of Sydney

About Tom

Tom is an Earth scientist with a background in physics, geology, and climate science, focused on understanding ice sheet processes that drive sea-level rise. Holding a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney and an Honours degree in Climate Science from UNSW, he will pursue a PhD in glaciology at Scripps Institution of Oceanography to advance satellite research, Antarctic expeditions, and Australia’s global leadership in climate resilience.

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In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Tom Schmaltz

2026 Zelman Cowen John Monash Scholar

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