Our people
Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in geoscience, hyperspectral imaging, artificial intelligence, laboratory operations, project management, and industry innovation.
Dr. Thompson has been involved in the mining and mineral exploration industry, undertaking applied research in Newfoundland and Labrador for the past 13 years. He has 25 years of national and international research experience, has published in respected international journals, and is a registered professional geoscientist.
Derek Wilton is a St. John’s native with B.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from Memorial University and an M.Sc. degree from the University of British Columbia.
Michel Rosener is a faculty researcher with the Office of Applied Research and Innovation at College of the North Atlantic. His work focuses on non-destructive material characterization using hyperspectral imaging and X-ray fluorescence, primarily within geoscientific applications.
Janelle Skeard holds a Ph.D., master’s degrees in Economic Geography and Bio/Medical Ethics, and a certificate in Advanced Project Management.
Richard Spencer is a faculty researcher with the Office of Applied Research and Innovation at College of the North Atlantic.
Jeannette Bursey began her career in the mining equipment industry before joining College of the North Atlantic in 2010 after graduating from CNA’s Business Management Accounting program.
Kele Miguel works as a Mineral Laboratory Assistant with the Office of Applied Research and Innovation.
Stewart Sharpe joined the Office of Applied Research and Innovation in 2020.
Born and raised on the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland, Chantelle is a business development and project management professional with extensive experience supporting industry partnerships, contract training, and stakeholder engagement.
Jianbo Long holds B.Sc (Earth Sciences) and M.Sc (Geophysics) degrees from Central South University and a Ph.D. degree in geophysics from Memorial University of Newfoundland. He has conducted extensive research in mineral resource exploration using non-seismic geophysical techniques (e.g., potential field, electromagnetic, direct current resistivity, etc) since Ph.D. and in subsequent postdoctoral research scientist positions with Mount Allison University, NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and Memorial University. He has worked over the past 10 years with both the academic and industry to advance geophysical research and to promote geoscience solutions in the context of natural resources exploration and characterization.
