David Hik

David Hik is a Professor of Terrestrial Ecology at Simon Fraser University's Department of Biological Sciences. His work focuses on plant and animal population dynamics in Arctic, alpine, and northern environments, emphasizing climate change impacts and conservation strategies. He collaborates with First Nations, governments, and international teams in Yukon, Iceland, and Costa Rica. Hik studies ecosystem resilience, science-policy interfaces, and long-term ecological monitoring.

Education: BSc (Queen's University), MSc (University of Toronto), PhD (University of British Columbia).

Research Interests: Climate change effects on tundra ecosystems, herbivory dynamics, mountain ungulate behavior, and land-use policy. His work integrates field observations, experimental studies, and Indigenous knowledge. Recent projects include studies on Kluane Lake limnology, mineral lick use by mountain goats, and Arctic herbivory protocols.

Publications: Over 130 peer-reviewed articles, including studies on tundra shrubline advance, methane sinks in páramos, and elevation-dependent warming in Yukon. Themes include biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services, and climate adaptation strategies.

Awards/Grants: Extensive grants from NSERC, SSHRC, and international collaborations. Advises graduate students on projects ranging from Yukon ecology to Icelandic rangeland management.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Kluane Lake Research Station projects and collaborates with Arctic herbivory networks and the International Tundra Experiment (ITEX).