The ҹɫ¸£Àû is a leader in Arctic research and issues facing the circumpolar North. Our experts are available to help journalists, policymakers, students and educators by providing current and accurate information about a wide range of topics. UAF scientists focus on the people, animals, plants and systems of the circumpolar North and how the Arctic affects the global climate. Whether you need information about permafrost or Alaska Native languages, fisheries or northern engineering, our experts can help make your project a success.

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Featured experts

  • Seth Danielson

    Seth Danielson

    October 28, 2022

    Alaska-region oceanography. The functioning of continental shelf dynamics and ecosystems. Maintaining long-term ocean observation programs that document the manifestation and effects of climate change. Studying how variations in temperature, salinity and ocean currents exert control over ecosystem structure and functioning.

  • Scott Goddard

    Scott Goddard

    October 28, 2022

    Expertise in Bayesian linear models

  • Elena Suleimani

    Elena Suleimani

    October 28, 2022

    Suleimani works on tsunami inundation mapping for Alaska communities. She uses numerical models of tsunami wave dynamics to identify coastal areas that are at high risk for future tsunamis.