Eva A Stephani, Ph.D.
Research focuses on understanding permafrost dynamics in varying environments and predicting the vulnerability and resilience of ice-rich permafrost terrains to natural and anthropogenic-induced changes.
Professional Experience
2022-Present Permafrost Research Geographer, USGS, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK
2019-2021 Career Intern Research Geographer (volunteer 2016-2019), USGS, Alaska Science Center, Anchorage, AK
2017 - 2021 Research Assistant, Institute of Northern Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks
2011 - 2015 Permafrost-Geological Engineer, Golder Associates, Inc.
2006 - 2011 Research Assistant, Institute of Northern Engineering, University of Alaska Fairbanks
2004 - 2006 Research Assistant, Center for Northern Studies, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
Education and Certifications
2017 - 2021 Ph.D. Permafrost Geosystems, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Alaska Fairbanks
2009 - 2013 M.Sc. Geomorphological Engineering, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Alaska Fairbanks
2005 - 2009 B.Eng. Geological Engineering, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
2003 - 2005 Certificate Physical Geography, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
Honors and Awards
2017-2020 National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Fellowship (Ph.D.)
2019 National Science Foundation INTERN
2017 Engineers Canada Fellowship (Ph.D.)
2017 University of Alaska Fairbanks Board of Regents Scholarship
2016, 2010 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Honorable Mention (Ph.D., M.Sc.)
2016 Canadian Geotechnical Society – CF1 Award
2016 Canadian Geotechnical Society – Cold Regions Geotechnology Division Award
2014 Canadian Geotechnical Society R. Brown Award, Best Paper on Permafrost Science/Engineering
2014 Golder Associates, Permafrost Technical Community Outstanding Participation
2013 Golder Associates, Continued Learning Awards
2011 Golder Associates, Outstanding Involvement in a Consultation Project
2010 University of Alaska Fairbanks – Alaska University Transportation Center, Outstanding Student of the Year
2010 Center for Northern Studies, Presentation Award
2009 National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada Fellowship (M.Sc)
2009 Institute of Northern Engineering, Fellowship
2009, 2004-2007 Northern Scientific Training Program, Fieldwork Support
2008 Olav Slaymaker Poster Presentation Award
2008 University of Alaska Fairbanks Undergraduate Research Symposium Presentation Award
2007 Flint Hills Undergraduate Research Award