Our Team Gregory Thiemann Board Advisor Dr. Gregory Thiemann is an Associate Professor of Environmental and Urban Change at York University in Toronto, Ontario. He holds a BSc from McMaster University and MSc and PhD degrees from Dalhousie University. Dr. Thiemann’s research over the last 25 years has focused on the ecology and conservation of polar bears. His work employs diverse techniques including biochemical analysis, satellite telemetry, remote sensing, and traditional knowledge to better understand interactions among polar bears, their habitat, and their marine mammal prey. Dr. Thiemann has served as a member of the IUCN/SSC Polar Bear Specialist Group since 2008.