2026 Philip Marsh: Earth Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Earth Science	57	2325	2109	111	97	172	9304

Overview

Philip Marsh is affiliated with Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada. Their research primarily spans Earth and Planetary Sciences with a particular focus on Atmospheric Science and Global and Planetary Change within Environmental Science.

The scientist's work concentrates on several core topics including:

Climate change and permafrost
Cryospheric studies and observations
Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
Arctic and Antarctic ice dynamics
Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
Landslides and related hazards
Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology

Among frequent co-authors are Oliver Sonnentag, Evan J. Wilcox, Gabriel Hould Gosselin, Julia Boike, and Branden Walker. Their collaborations have contributed to multiple publications across leading venues.

Philip Marsh has published extensively in several scientific journals, including:

The Cryosphere
Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Nature Climate Change
Scientific Reports
Earth Surface Processes and Landforms

Their recent papers cover various aspects of climate and environmental science. Notable publications include:

Increasing contribution of peatlands to boreal evapotranspiration in a warming climate (2020, Nature Climate Change)
Linking tundra vegetation, snow, soil temperature, and permafrost (2020, Biogeosciences)
Arctic soil methane sink increases with drier conditions and higher ecosystem respiration (2023, Nature Climate Change)
The biophysical climate mitigation potential of boreal peatlands during the growing season (2020, Environmental Research Letters)
The distribution and dynamics of aufeis in permafrost regions (2020, Permafrost and Periglacial Processes)

Best Publications

EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE FRESHWATERS OF ARCTIC AND SUBARCTIC NORTH AMERICA

Wayne R. Rouse;Marianne S. V. Douglas;Robert E. Hecky;Anne E. Hershey

590
Citations
Arctic Landscapes in Transition: Responses to Thawing Permafrost

J. C. Rowland;C. E. Jones;G. Altmann;R. Bryan

328
Citations
Wetting front advance and freezing of meltwater within a snow cover: 1. Observations in the Canadian Arctic

Philip Marsh;Ming-Ko Woo

316
Citations
APPLICATION OF A DISTRIBUTED BLOWING SNOW MODEL TO THE ARCTIC

J. W. Pomeroy;P. Marsh;D. M. Gray

294
Citations
Eddy covariance measurements of evaporation from Great Slave Lake, Northwest Territories, Canada

Peter D. Blanken;Wayne R. Rouse;Alistair D. Culf;Chris Spence

240
Citations
Subsurface drainage from hummock-covered hillslopes in the Arctic tundra

W.L. Quinton;D.M. Gray;P. Marsh

207
Citations
Increasing contribution of peatlands to boreal evapotranspiration in a warming climate

Manuel Helbig;Manuel Helbig;James Michael Waddington;Pavel Alekseychik;Brian D. Amiro

205
Citations
A conceptual framework for runoff generation in a permafrost environment

W. L. Quinton;P. Marsh

204
Citations
The Mackenzie GEWEX study : The Water and Energy cycles of a major North American River basin

R. E. Stewart;H. G. Leighton;P. Marsh;G. W. K. Moore

197
Citations
Retrieving landscape freeze/thaw state from Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) radar and radiometer measurements.

Chris Derksen;Xiaolan Xu;R. Scott Dunbar;Andreas Colliander

190
Citations
Changes in thaw lake drainage in the Western Canadian Arctic from 1950 to 2000

Philip Marsh;Mark Russell;Stefan Pohl;Heather Haywood

189
Citations
Modeling lakes and reservoirs in the climate system

M. D. MacKay;P. J. Neale;C. D. Arp;L. N. De Senerpont Domis

168
Citations
Recent Shrub Proliferation in the Mackenzie Delta Uplands and Microclimatic Implications

Trevor C. Lantz;Philip Marsh;Steven V. Kokelj

163
Citations
Snowmelt energetics at a shrub tundra site in the western Canadian Arctic

P. Marsh;P. Bartlett;M. MacKay;S. Pohl

160
Citations
Comparison of weather station snowfall with winter snow accumulation in high arctic basins

Ming‐ko Woo;Richard Heron;Philip Marsh;Peter Steer

160
Citations
Lake abundance, potential water storage, and habitat distribution in the Mackenzie River Delta, western Canadian Arctic

Craig A. Emmerton;Craig A. Emmerton;Lance F. W. Lesack;Philip Marsh

159
Citations
MELTWATER FLUXES AT AN ARCTIC FOREST-TUNDRA SITE

P. Marsh;J. W. Pomeroy

152
Citations
Meltwater Movement in Natural Heterogeneous Snow Covers

Philip Marsh;Ming-Ko Woo

146
Citations
The Flooding Hydrology of Mackenzie Delta Lakes near Inuvik, N.W.T., Canada

Unknown

141
Citations
Snowcover formation and melt: recent advances and future prospects

Philip Marsh

139
Citations
The influence of snow microstructure on dual-frequency radar measurements in a tundra environment

Joshua King;Chris Derksen;Peter Toose;Alexandre Langlois

135
Citations
Wetting front advance and freezing of meltwater within a snow cover: 2. A simulation model

Philip Marsh;M.-K. Woo

127
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Ming-ko Woo McMaster University

Lance F. W. Lesack Simon Fraser University

John W. Pomeroy University of Saskatchewan

Wayne R. Rouse McMaster University

William L. Quinton Wilfrid Laurier University

Alain Pietroniro University of Saskatchewan

Richard Essery University of Edinburgh

Peter M. Lafleur Trent University

Peter D. Blanken University of Colorado Boulder

Oliver Sonnentag University of Montreal

External Links

Personal website of Philip Marsh

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Earth Science in the USA opens doors to diverse career opportunities that intersect with various fields. For instance, a degree in library science can complement Earth Science by focusing on data management and information organization, critical for managing vast scientific data.

Similarly, those interested in capturing natural landscapes and geological phenomena might explore photography degrees online, which offer creative career pathways that integrate science with visual storytelling. Veterans will find tailored support and opportunities through programs like online photography bachelor degree for veterans, facilitating smooth transitions into civilian education and careers.

Language skills are also valuable in Earth Science careers, especially for global collaboration and communication. Those interested can consider Spanish degrees online to enhance their language proficiency, making them more competitive in international roles.

By exploring these interdisciplinary online degrees, Earth Science students and graduates can expand their skills, making them adaptable and ready for a wide range of professional environments.