Summary
Sophie Dufour-beauséjour is a policy analyst with a decade of experience bridging physics-based research and climate adaptation policy in Northern Canada. Trained as a physicist with a PhD in water sciences and expertise in radar remote sensing of Arctic sea ice, she brings rigorous quantitative analysis to program design and policy at federal agencies including the Canada Water Agency and Environment and Climate Change Canada. Her background in condensed matter physics and experimental techniques gives her a strong foundation for tackling complex, multidisciplinary problems. Sophie combines technical depth with on-the-ground northern research experience and a genuine commitment to learning about Inuit culture and supporting reconciliation. She also maintains a presence in code repositories (GitLab) signaling a practical, reproducible approach to analysis and collaboration. Colleagues describe her as curious, methodical, and comfortable translating scientific insights into pragmatic policy recommendations.
10 years of coding experience
Bachelor's in Physics, Physics, Bachelor's in Physics, Physics at Université Laval
Master's in Physics, Condensed Matter Physics - Superconductivity, Master's in Physics, Condensed Matter Physics - Superconductivity at Université de Sherbrooke
PhD in Water Sciences, Télédétection - Recherche nordique, PhD., PhD in Water Sciences, Télédétection - Recherche nordique, PhD. at Université INRS
French, English