Centre for earth observation sciences (CEOS): remote-sensing research for environmental monitoring and resource exploration
The Centre for Earth Observation Sciences (CEOS) at the University of Alberta, established in 2006, conducts remote-sensing-based research in environmental monitoring and resource exploration.
Overview
CEOS was established at the University of Alberta in 2006 to advance objective, remote-sensing-based research in environmental monitoring and resource exploration. Its research projects span from the Canadian Arctic to tropical forests, carried out through international collaborations and funded by public and private domestic (provincial and federal) and international organizations.
Research focus areas
- Identifying, monitoring, and communicating ecosystem processes
- Providing an objective framework for decision-makers and stakeholders to understand complex, interlinked environmental changes
- Improving raw materials extraction and processing efficiency through non-invasive sensor technologies
Membership & engagement
CEOS is based in the Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and participates in research initiatives with domestic and international partners. Contact: ceos@ualberta.ca.
About University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a large, comprehensive public research university in Edmonton with multiple campuses and a strong applied research culture. Industry engages through co-located labs and pilot-scale facilities, as well as established co-op and internship programs that place talent with partners year-round. Integration with Alberta’s province-wide hospital system supports clinical research and accelerates translation. Companies also benefit from proximity to regional industry clusters and collaboration hubs on and near campus for joint R&D and prototyping. Supported by NSERC, CIHR, SSHRC, and Canada Foundation for Innovation funding—plus provincial and industry support—the tech transfer office manages IP, licensing, and startup formation with streamlined sponsored-research agreements.
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