Dmitry Streletskiy

Dr. Dmitry Streletskiy is a Professor of Geography and International Affairs at George Washington University's Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. He serves as an Undergraduate Advisor for Environmental and Sustainability Sciences and teaches courses on physical geography, climate change, Arctic systems, and geospatial techniques. His research focuses on climate change impacts in Arctic regions, particularly permafrost degradation and infrastructure resilience.

Education: MS in Geography from Moscow State University (2005), PhD in Climatology from the University of Delaware (2010).

Research emphasizes permafrost dynamics, urban sustainability in Arctic regions, and global climate monitoring. He chairs the Global Terrestrial Network for Permafrost (GTN-P) and has led major initiatives like the CALM program. His work bridges environmental science, engineering, and policy, addressing infrastructure challenges in warming Arctic environments.

Grants include NSF-funded projects such as the Belmont Forum's ARCTIC-ERA and RACE initiatives, focusing on Arctic urban sustainability and environmental change. He collaborates internationally on permafrost monitoring and data-sharing networks.

Key contributions include assessing economic costs of permafrost degradation on infrastructure, analyzing urban resilience in Russian Arctic cities like Norilsk, and developing standardized protocols for permafrost thaw monitoring.