Seth Campbell

Seth Campbell is an Associate Professor in the School of Earth and Climate Sciences and the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine. He also serves as the Director of Academics & Research for the Juneau Icefield Research Program, the longest operating Polar research and education program in North America. His research focuses on geophysics, numerical and analog modeling, and remote sensing to study the cryosphere and near-surface geology, including glacier dynamics, permafrost changes, and glacial/sedimentary deposits.

His work spans locations such as Alaska, Antarctica, Canada, Patagonia, the Pacific Northwest, and New England. Key research themes include thermal properties of glaciers, permafrost degradation under climate change, and mapping surficial and bedrock structures. He collaborates with organizations like PBS Newshour and PolarTREC on projects like the Denali Ice Core Project and studies on Antarctic and Alaskan glaciers.

Dr. Campbell’s expertise integrates fieldwork, remote sensing, and numerical modeling to address environmental challenges linked to climate change. His current roles emphasize both academic leadership and hands-on research in polar and cryospheric environments.