Dr. Duane Froese

Professor

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Biography

Duane Froese is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on permafrost and its impacts on climate change. He has a diverse academic background and has held various positions, including Canada Research Chair in Northern Environmental Change. Froese leads a research group engaged in understanding the geological setting of permafrost and its response to climate change. His work encompasses interdisciplinary approaches, collaborating with various fields such as engineering, ecology, and microbiology. He is also involved in community hazard mapping related to permafrost change and works closely with indigenous groups in northern Canada. As co-lead of Theme 1 for the PermafrostNet initiative, he contributes to advancing laboratory and field estimates of ground ice, aimed at improving understanding of landscape-scale permafrost thaw. His laboratory, the Permafrost Archives Science Laboratory, is dedicated to the characterization and analysis of permafrost materials, utilizing advanced non-destructive methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Serving as a professor conducting research on permafrost and climate change.

Canada Research Chair in Northern Environmental Change

2010-01-01 — 2020-10-31

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Focus on the impacts of climate change in northern regions.

Assistant/Associate Professor

2003-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Taught courses and supervised research in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

Awards

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Canadian Geotechnical Society Mackay Lecture Award

2025-01-01
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Elected College of New Scholars, Scientists, and Artists, Royal Society of Canada

2016-01-01
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W.W. Hutchison Medal

2013-01-01
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Faculty of Science Research Award

2011-01-01
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Alberta Ingenuity New Faculty Award

2006-01-01
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Canadian Geomorphology Research Group J. Ross Mackay Award

2006-01-01

Courses

EAS 110 - Earth Science Field School EAS 556 - Topics in Geomorphology and Sedimentology

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management