"Achieving international distinction for creativity, innovation and excellence in geographical, geological and environmental education, research and outreach."

Dr. Ming-ko Woo studied Geography and Geology at the University of Hong Kong, and obtained his doctoral degree from the University of British Columbia. He is a Professional Hydrologist of the American Institute of Hydrology, a Fellow of the Arctic Institute of North America; and a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. His specialization is in snow, permafrost, wetlands, and water related research. Dr. Woo has conducted field studies in the far North for over three decades, working in a range of environments, from the polar desert of the High Arctic, subapline woodlands in the subarctic, to the extensive wetlands of Hudson Bay Lowlands. He has also investigated drought problems in northern Nigeria and the Canadian Prairies, soil erosion in south China, climate variability and hydrology of large-basins in northwestern Canada. Many of his former students are now established professors or researchers in government institutions, broadening his effort in hydrologic education and research. For his contributions, Dr. Woo was awarded the Tuzo Wilson Medal, the highest honour conferred by the Canadian Geophysical Union.

Research Interests

• Hydrology
• snow
• permafrost
• wetlands

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