Collaborative research on Arctic sea ice
The Polar Remote Sensing Research Group, led by Dr. Mallik Mahmud, is based in the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Science. Our team of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) develops radar remote sensing methods to advance sea ice monitoring, grounded in field work across the Arctic.
News & Announcements
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Dr. Mahmud is one of nine early-career ocean researchers across Canada awarded the 2026 Early Career Researcher Award by the Marine Environmental Observation…
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TLS on sea ice
Long Range 3D Terrestrial Laser Scanner (Leica P50) was deployed on snow-covered sea ice to measure micro-scale surface roughness during the CEMSIE field…
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Field training on ice
Arctic Response training in Yellowknife prepared the team for fieldwork in extreme environment.
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Science on Sea Ice
We participate in field work in communities and remote stations across the Arctic
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Attribution
HQP-led Research
Our team integrates multiple disciplines all towards one overarching research goal
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Northern Partnership
Our work is guided by the principles of Inuit Qaujimanituqangit (IQ) to ensure science serves people who depend on sea ice.