Fall 2024 CCLT - Dr. Jocelyn L. Hayley, PhD, PEng, FEIC, FCAE

The Canadian Foundation for Geotechnique and the Canadian Geotechnical Society are pleased to host Dr. Jocelyn L. Hayley, PhD, PEng, FEIC, FCAE as the Fall 2024 Cross Canada Lecture Tour speaker:

Shifting Ground: Permafrost Challenges in a Changing Canadian North

Dr. Jocelyn L. Hayley, PhD, PEng, FEIC, FCAE

Professor (Geotechnical), Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary

Thawing of once frozen permafrost, is irrevocably altering the landscape of our Canadian North. As the once stable ground shifts and moves, overlying infrastructure is subject to damage; imminently threatening our ability to connect communities, provide stable housing, and protect our Arctic. Amplified temperature rise, accompanied by volatile weather patterns, impacts the fragile permafrost ecosystem adding uncertainty to our social, economic, and environmental future. Recent case histories help us understand the current state of practice in permafrost geotechnical engineering: the innovations; the challenges; and the opportunities, while formation of extended and inclusive communities of practice and co-development of knowledge set the scene for a vibrant future as we explore forward-looking climate adaptation and continued sustainability in our Canadian North.

Jocelyn is a Professor (Geotechnical) in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Calgary. She holds a BSc in Civil Engineering and a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Alberta and a PDF from the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute. Her research focuses on understanding how to mitigate and adapt to the impact of climate change in permafrost and offshore sediments, with a focus on soil behaviour. She has been recognized with Fellowship in the Engineering Institute of Canada and Canadian Academy of Engineering, been awarded the EIC Canadian Pacific Railway Engineering Medal, the APEGA Women in Engineering and Geoscience Champion Award, and delivered the 2022 Canadian Geotechnical Society Hardy Address. Jocelyn has also served in academic leadership positions, including Head of Civil Engineering and Senior Associate Dean Research.

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