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Seamus Daly is a Research Coordinator at the North Slave Research Centre in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, operating under the Aurora Research Institute of Aurora College. Holding an MSc and BSc in Geography from the University of Lethbridge with GIS specialization, he focuses on hydrology, biogeochemistry, and limnology to study lake recovery from mining pollution and permafrost dynamics under climate change in northern environments.
His academic credentials include:
- MSc in Geography, University of Lethbridge
- BSc in Geography with GIS concentration, University of Lethbridge
Daly's research integrates spatial analysis and GIS to investigate permafrost distribution, thermokarst lake formation, and contaminant transport in Northwest Territories ecosystems. A Yellowknife native, he prioritizes community-engaged approaches to address mining pollution impacts and climate-driven permafrost thaw, leading projects like the Northwest Territories Thermokarst Mapping Collective and Subarctic Lakes in a Changing Climate (SLACC).
Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent expertise in modeling permafrost responses to disturbance, mapping thermokarst vulnerability, and reconstructing historical mining pollution. His work combines field measurements, geospatial techniques, and collaborative frameworks with Indigenous communities to advance understanding of northern environmental change.
No scientific awards were documented in available materials.
With five years of northern research experience, Daly actively partners with government agencies, academic institutions, and local communities. His project leadership suggests significant involvement in grant management and mentorship, supported through Aurora College's research infrastructure and likely external funding mechanisms.
He contributes to the Northwest Territories Thermokarst Mapping Collective and SLACC project while leading data mining initiatives on Yellowknife's mining legacy, leveraging logistical support from the North Slave Research Centre for field operations.
