Sabina Sulikova is currently pursuing a DPhil in Earth Sciences at the University of Oxford, specialising in Arctic river systems, biogeochemistry and the impacts of climate change on high-latitude environments. Her research has taken her to remote regions of Arctic Canada and Svalbard, where she has extensive experience in planning, organising and leading scientific expeditions.
In 2024, Sabina led a scientific field expedition across three mountain ranges in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, Canada, investigating carbon cycling and chemical weathering in remote river systems across the Mackenzie River Basin. In 2025 and 2026, she co-led research expeditions in Svalbard, coordinating field logistics and scientific sampling in challenging Arctic environments.
Sabina is also involved with the Oxford University Exploration Club and, in August 2026, served as Scientific Lead for an interdisciplinary expedition to Kongsfjorden, Svalbard, bringing together research on aquatic biogeochemistry, microbial biodiversity and seabird acoustics.
She is a recipient of the Wings Women of Discovery Award, recognising and supporting women undertaking pioneering field research and exploration. She is also a co-author of the report UK Arctic Terrestrial Research: Towards IPY 2032/33 and Beyond, contributing to discussions on the future of UK Arctic research ahead of the next International Polar Year.
Through her expeditions, Sabina has developed expertise in remote fieldwork logistics, expedition planning, scientific sampling, field safety and coordinating multidisciplinary research teams. She is passionate about Arctic exploration, collaborative field science and encouraging others to undertake research in remote environments.
