Professor Dr. Duane Froese

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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 interests include permafrost, northern environmental change, and Quaternary geoscience, with a strong focus on the impacts of climate change on permafrost stability, particularly in northwestern Canada. He leads a multidisciplinary research team that investigates geologic settings of permafrost through community hazard mapping and climate response studies. His lab, the Permafrost ArChives Science Laboratory (PACS Lab), is dedicated to the characterization and analysis of permafrost materials using non-destructive methods, and it fosters collaboration with various disciplines, including engineering, ecology, and microbiology. Froese is also actively involved in partnerships with indigenous groups in northern Canada, enhancing the understanding of environmental change in the region. As a reputable researcher, he has received several awards, including the Canadian Permafrost Association Mackay Lecture Award and the Geological Association Canada W.W. Hutchison Medal.

Research Interests

Permafrost Northern Environmental Change Quaternary Geoscience

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Conducting research and teaching in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, focusing on the study of permafrost and its response to climate change.

Canada Research Chair

2010-01-01 — 2020-10-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Led research initiatives on Northern Environmental Change.

Assistant/Associate Professor

2003-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Taught courses and conducted 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 Canada

2016-01-01
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Geological Association Canada 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