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.

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Mallik Mahmud

MEOPAR Awardee

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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Science on Sea Ice

We participate in field work in communities and remote stations across the Arctic

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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.

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