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Claude R. Duguay is a Professor and University Research Chair in Cryosphere & Hydrosphere from Space at the University of Waterloo, specifically within the Department of Geography and Environmental Management. He also serves as the founding director of the Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change, where he leads research on cold region studies and remote sensing technologies.
- Current research focuses on Arctic hydro-climatology and remote sensing of cryospheric processes.
- Teaches courses like Earth from Space Using Remote Sensing, The Cryosphere, and Remote Sensing of Cold Regions.
His research involves developing remote sensing algorithms and numerical models to study lake/land-atmosphere interactions in cold environments. Key areas include lake ice dynamics, permafrost monitoring, microwave backscatter analysis, and climate change impact assessments. Publications emphasize satellite-based climate products and machine learning applications for ice and hydrology studies.
Recent publications highlight trends in SAR and microwave remote sensing for ice thickness, snow properties, and climate feedback mechanisms. His work bridges environmental physics and data science to improve predictive models for cold regions.
Scientific recognition includes the University Research Chair in Cryosphere & Hydrosphere from Space. Collaborative projects involve institutions like the Water Institute and Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography.
- Graduate supervision includes Jaya Sree Mugunthan (MSc radar altimetry thesis).
- Research facilities utilize X/Ku/C-band microwave systems and 1-D lake models.
