Dr Riyaz Ahmad Mir is a geoscientist specialising in Himalayan cryosphere dynamics, glacier and glacial-lake change, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), landslides, slope stability, hydro-geochemistry and climate-change impacts. His work integrates remote sensing, GIS, field investigations and modelling to assess mountain hazards and water resources. He currently serves as Scientist-In-Charge and Scientist-C at NIH-WHRC, Jammu, and has previously served as a Senior Geologist and Officer-In-Charge with the Geological Survey of India (GSI). Scientist-In-Charge, Glacier Field Station Leh, Ladakh.