I study how wildfire management can better protect Arctic and boreal ecosystems and the carbon they store. Focused on Canada’s Northwest Territories, my work uses data analysis and community engagement to turn research findings into practical actions and policy.
Over the past decade, I have conducted interdisciplinary research on climate change, carbon cycling, northern ecosystems, and environmental change across Canada. My work has focused on understanding how large-scale environmental stressors influence terrestrial and aquatic systems, with a particular emphasis on carbon storage and vulnerability in boreal and peatland ecosystems.
I have conducted field campaigns in the Arctic tundra and boreal forests and published research from the treeline region examining how the environment has changed over the past several thousand years. I have also worked extensively in the Hudson Bay Lowlands (one of the world’s largest peatland complexes and carbon reservoirs) where my research focused on peatland development, carbon storage, and landscape evolution. Together, these experiences have provided me with deep expertise in northern ecosystems, carbon dynamics, and the environmental challenges facing boreal and subarctic Canada.
For me, the most rewarding work is collaborative, scientifically rigorous, and impact-driven. Woodwell’s commitment to science-based climate solutions, meaningful partnerships, and protecting northern ecosystems strongly resonates with my professional interests and values. My fire management work helps communities, policymakers, and land managers respond to complex environmental challenges.