Computing and Numerical Simulation Technician
- High performance computing support
- Numerical modelling and programming
- Electronics and scientific instrumentation design and fabrication
Email hamish.bowman@otago.ac.nz
Google Scholar M. Hamish Bowman
ORCID orcid.org/0000-0002-0455-9421
Tel +64 3 479 7517
Current research
- Physical parameters driving the underwater habitats of NZ's fjords
- Storm surge and coastal wave exposure modelling
Employment and academic history
- BA in Earth and Space Science (concentration in Mathematics) State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1996
- Engineer with the Brightwaters Instrument Corp 1995–1999
- Various roles conducting contract science for ECNZ/Meridian Energy, Ministry for the Environment, Dept. of Conservation, Port Otago (Otago Univ Dept Marine Science) 2000–2009
Other interests
Publications
Prior, D., Bowman, H., Craw, L., Fan, S., & Kim, D. (2019). Seismology of an active shear margin: Priestley Glacier, Antarctica. Proceedings of the New Zealand Snow and Ice Research Group (SIRG) Workshop. (pp. 16). Retrieved from https://sirg.org.nz
Fan, S., Prior, D., Bowman, H., Craw, L., Kim, D., King, A., Forbes, M., … Gorman, A., & Hulbe, C. (2019). Constraining the large-scale crystallographic preferred orientation (CPO) of a fast-shearing Antarctic ice glacier from seismic anisotropy. Proceedings of the New Zealand Antarctic Science Conference: Our future in focus. (pp. 82). New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute. Retrieved from https://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/science/new-zealand-antarctic-science-conference-2019
Cole, R., White, J., Durig, T., Buettner, R., Zimanowski, B., & Bowman, H. (2019). Dynamic interaction of molten andesite and ice raises heat transfer and meltwater production rates compared to static. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 21, EGU2019-11180. [Abstract]
Dürig, T., Bowman, M. H., White, J., Murch, A., Mele, D., Verolino, A., & Dellino, P. (2018). PARTIcle Shape ANalyzer PARTISAN: An open source tool for multi-standard two-dimensional particle morphometry analysis. Annals of Geophysics, 61, AC31. doi: 10.4401/ag-7865
Gorman, A., Cooper, J., Clar, S., Smith, R., & Bowman, H. (2018). Imaging of water masses SE of New Zealand using high-, medium-, and low-resolution seismic reflection data. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 20, EGU2018-11472. [Abstract]
Commissioned Report for External Body
Wing, S., Bowman, M. H., Vennell, R., & Jack, L. (2006). Biological monitoring of the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area and Fiordland's Marine Reserves: 2006 (1 of 2). Commissioned by Department of Conservation. Dunedin, New Zealand: Department of Marine Science, University of Otago. 78p.
Lamare, M. D., & Bowman, H. (2001). Physical monitoring of Doubtful and Milford Sounds. Commissioned by Meridian Energy Ltd. Dunedin: Marine Science Department, University of Otago. 57p.
Journal - Research Article
Dürig, T., Bowman, M. H., White, J., Murch, A., Mele, D., Verolino, A., & Dellino, P. (2018). PARTIcle Shape ANalyzer PARTISAN: An open source tool for multi-standard two-dimensional particle morphometry analysis. Annals of Geophysics, 61, AC31. doi: 10.4401/ag-7865
Dawson, S. M., Bowman, M. H., Leunissen, E., & Sirguey, P. (2017). Inexpensive aerial photogrammetry for studies of whales and large marine animals. Frontiers in Marine Science, 4, 366. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2017.00366
Vaughan, M. J., van Wijk, K., Prior, D. J., & Bowman, M. H. (2016). Monitoring the temperature-dependent elastic and anelastic properties in isotropic polycrystalline ice using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy. Cryosphere, 10(6), 2821-2829. doi: 10.5194/tc-10-2821-2016
Korotenko, K. A., Bowman, M. J., Dietrich, D. E., & Bowman, M. H. (2013). Modeling 3-D transport and dispersal of oil plume released during BP/Horizon accident in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Journal of Sustainable Energy Engineering, 1(1), 85-104. doi: 10.7569/jsee.2012.629504
Neteler, M., Bowman, M. H., Landa, M., & Metz, M. (2012). GRASS GIS: A multi-purpose open source GIS. Environmental Modelling & Software, 31, 124-130. doi: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2011.11.014
Cornelisen, C. D., Wing, S. R., Clark, K. L., Bowman, M. H., Frew, R. D., & Hurd, C. L. (2007). Patterns in the δ13C and δ15N signature of Ulva pertusa: Interaction between physical gradients and nutrient source pools. Limnology & Oceanography, 52(2), 820-832.
Wing, S. R., Leichter, J. J., Perrin, C., Rutger, S. M., Bowman, M. H., & Cornelisen, C. D. (2007). Topographic shading and wave exposure influence morphology and ecophysiology of Ecklonia radiata (C. Agardh 1817) in Fiordland, New Zealand. Limnology & Oceanography, 52(5), 1853-1864.
Journal - Research Other
Vaughan, M. J., van Wijk, K., Prior, D. J., & Bowman, M. H. (2016). Monitoring the temperature-dependent elastic and anelastic properties in isotropic polycrystalline ice using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy. Cryosphere Discussions, 10, 2821-2829. doi: 10.5194/tc-2016-127
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Bowman, M. J., & Bowman, M. H. (2013). Hydrologic feasibility of storm surge barriers. In D. Hill, M. J. Bowman & J. S. Khinda (Eds.), Storm surge barriers to protect New York City: Against the deluge. (pp. 71-98). Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers. doi: 10.1061/9780784412527.006
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Prior, D., Bowman, H., Craw, L., Fan, S., & Kim, D. (2019). Seismology of an active shear margin: Priestley Glacier, Antarctica. Proceedings of the New Zealand Snow and Ice Research Group (SIRG) Workshop. (pp. 16). Retrieved from https://sirg.org.nz
Cole, R., White, J., Durig, T., Buettner, R., Zimanowski, B., & Bowman, H. (2019). Dynamic interaction of molten andesite and ice raises heat transfer and meltwater production rates compared to static. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 21, EGU2019-11180. [Abstract]
Fan, S., Prior, D., Bowman, H., Craw, L., Kim, D., King, A., Forbes, M., … Gorman, A., & Hulbe, C. (2019). Constraining the large-scale crystallographic preferred orientation (CPO) of a fast-shearing Antarctic ice glacier from seismic anisotropy. Proceedings of the New Zealand Antarctic Science Conference: Our future in focus. (pp. 82). New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute. Retrieved from https://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/science/new-zealand-antarctic-science-conference-2019
Gorman, A., Cooper, J., Clar, S., Smith, R., & Bowman, H. (2018). Imaging of water masses SE of New Zealand using high-, medium-, and low-resolution seismic reflection data. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 20, EGU2018-11472. [Abstract]
Prior, D., Vaughan, M., Banjan, M., Bowman, M. H., Craw, L., Tooley, L., & Wongpan, P. (2017). Making ice creep in the classroom. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 19, EGU2017-6023. [Abstract]
Prior, D., Eccles, J., Cooper, J., Craw, L., van Haastrecht, L., Bowman, M. H., … Hulbe, C., Gorman, A., … Pyne, A. (2017). Initial observations from seismometers frozen into a borehole through the McMurdo Ice Shelf. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 19, EGU2017-5862. [Abstract]
Eccles, J., Prior, D., Cooper, J., Craw, L., van Haastrecht, L., Bowman, H., … Hulbe, C., Gorman, A., … Pyne, A. (2017). Borehole cryoseismology on the McMurdo Ice Shelf. Proceedings of the New Zealand Antarctic Science Conference: Challenging science in a challenging environment. (pp. 39). New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute. Retrieved from https://antarctic2017.org
Parsons, N., Prior, D., Wongpan, P., Langhorne, P., & Bowman, H. (2017). Developing the ability to measure in situ sea ice density using CT and ultrasound. Proceedings of the New Zealand Antarctic Science Conference: Challenging science in a challenging environment. (pp. 53). New Zealand Antarctic Research Institute. Retrieved from https://antarctic2017.org
Gorman, A. R., Cooper, J. K., Smillie, M. W., Vennell, R., & Bowman, M. H. (2012). Seismic imaging of water mass mixing processes associated with the subtropical front southeast of New Zealand. Proceedings of the Ocean Sciences Meeting. (pp. 166). Retrieved from http://www.sgmeet.com/osm2012/
Dietrich, D. E., Korotenko, K. A., Bowman, M. J., Abouali, M., & Bowman, H. (2012). Gulf of Mexico blowout scenarios using a coupled circulation-oil transport/dispersion model. Proceedings of the Ocean Sciences Meeting. (pp. 111-112). Retrieved from http://www.sgmeet.com/osm2012/
Cooper, J. K., Gorman, A. R., & Bowman, M. H. (2011). Imaging the subtropical front using seismic oceanography. Proceedings of the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society (NZMSS) Conference: Understanding, Managing, and Conserving our Marine Environment. (pp. 6). Retrieved from http://nzmss.org/assets/Conference/NZMSS2011AbstractsOralPresentations.pdf
Bowman, H., Bowman, M., Flagg, C., & Colle, B. (2011). A storm surge prediction system for the New York Metropolitan area. Proceedings of the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society (NZMSS) Conference: Understanding, Managing, and Conserving our Marine Environment. (pp. 4). Retrieved from http://nzmss.org/assets/Conference/NZMSS2011AbstractsOralPresentations.pdf
Cooper, J. K., Gorman, A. R., & Bowman, M. H. (2010). Seismic imaging of the Subtropical Front, offshore Otago. In J. D. Eccles, M. R. Grigor, P. W. O. Hoskin & D. C. H. Hikuroa (Eds.), Geoscience Society of New Zealand Miscellaneous Publication. 129A, (pp. 68). [Abstract]
Gorman, A. R., & Bowman, M. H. (2010). Imaging the Sub-Tropical Front off the southeast coast of New Zealand's South Island using high-frequency seismic methods. Proceedings of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting. Retrieved from http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm10/waisfm10.html
