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ISAR

Welcome to The International Society for Aeolian Research (ISAR)

Aeolian (also spelled “eolian”): an adjective meaning carried, formed, eroded or deposited by the wind (modified from Websters New World College Dictionary)

Introduction

The International Society of Aeolian Research was created to promote contacts among scientists undertaking research in aeolian processes and landforms, to stimulate scientific research in aeolian topics and related fields, and to further the application of the results of such research into practical applications. We accomplish these objectives by:

  1. promoting contacts among researchers in aeolian processes and related subjects for discussion and comparison of research results;
  2. initiating conferences such as International Conference on Aeolian Research (ICAR) and related conferences;
  3.  organizing relevant excursions and demonstrations;
  4.  establishing contacts and cooperation with organizations in other fields of science aimed at similar general purposes, and;
  5.  supporting the publication of a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

We are organized and operated exclusively for scientific and educational purposes and not for profit.


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Latest News

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  • Mid-Career Award 2026 – Dr. Junran “Jimmy” Li

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    A Biographical Sketch by Giles Wiggs Dr Richard Reynolds gained his undergraduate degree in Geological Sciences (Cum Laude) at Princeton University in 1968, followed by a Masters degree (1970) and PhD (1975) at the University of Colorado. His PhD focused on mapping and interpreting the geology of the Yellowstone region and his work significantly contributed…