Cold Regions Specialty
Specialty Co-Chairs

Dr. Zoe Li
McMaster University

Dr. Jianbing Li
University of Northern British Columbia
The Cold Regions Specialty will focus on the development and advance in different aspects of civil engineering in cold regions.
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Climate change mitigation and adaptation in cold regions
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Hydraulics and hydrology in cold regions
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Construction in permafrost and seasonal frost conditions
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Performance of civil engineering materials and structures under cold climates
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Transportation and infrastructure in cold regions
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Resource exploration and development under cold climates
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Water security in cold regions, both urban and rural/remote communities
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Assessment and protection of the built and natural environments in cold regions
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Case studies in northern and arctic regions
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Other cold regions topics