Sergey Im

Sergey Im is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Siberian Federal University's School of Ecology and Geography. With 20 years of professional experience in his specialty, he holds a Candidate of Technical Sciences degree (equivalent to PhD) awarded in 2004 for his dissertation on Microwave and spectroradiometric surveys in forest area research. He graduated from Krasnoyarsk State Technical University in 2001 with a specialization in information systems in geoinformation systems.

Dr. Im's research focuses on the application of remote sensing data and GIS technologies for forest area research, with particular emphasis on climate change impacts on Siberian forests, permafrost dynamics, and vegetation monitoring. His work spans several key areas including forest-tundra ecotone dynamics, larch forest responses to warming, and satellite monitoring of environmental changes across Siberia.

His extensive publication record shows a clear trend toward increasingly sophisticated remote sensing techniques applied to pressing environmental questions, particularly the interaction between climate warming, permafrost degradation, and vegetation dynamics in Siberia. Recent work demonstrates growing integration of multiple satellite data sources and advanced analytical methods to monitor ecosystem changes at various spatial and temporal scales.

• Krasnoyarsk City Mayor's Prize for Young Talents (2007)

Dr. Im teaches courses in Remote sensing of the Earth, Geographic information databases, Mathematical statistics, and GIS in geography. His advanced training includes multiple certifications in information and communication technologies, modern GIS applications, e-learning methodologies, and pedagogical approaches. His research collaborations span numerous Siberian institutions and involve extensive fieldwork across diverse Siberian ecosystems from the Arctic to mountainous southern regions.