Laura Chasmer

Laura Chasmer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Lethbridge. Her research focuses on boreal ecosystems, permafrost thaw, wildfire ecology, and remote sensing techniques.

Research Interests

• Wildfire impacts on boreal carbon cycling and vegetation regeneration
• Permafrost thaw and ecosystem transitions
• LiDAR and remote sensing applications in wetland and forest monitoring
• Climate change effects on boreal hydrology and carbon balance

Publications & Methodologies

Her work utilizes bi-temporal LiDAR, multispectral imaging, and data fusion to analyze ecosystem changes across Canada's boreal regions. Recent studies examine wildfire smoke effects on carbon uptake, post-fire vegetation recovery, and climate-driven wetland drying trends.