Expedition members
The founder of the Arctic Research Group is Ian Frearson and the founding members are Richard Grant, Mike Haynes, George Shaw and Stephen Staley.
Members of all expeditions are selected following application or are invited based on recommendation. The selection of an expedition team is based on the planned work programme and skills requirements for the safe and successful completion of the expedition. To apply to become a member, please contact us including appropriate information about qualifications, experience and interests.
Ian Frearson
Founder
Established the Arctic Research Group in 1988 after taking part in three previous Arctic expeditions.
Dan Clarke
Mountaineering Leadership
Dan is a highly competent mountaineer and outdoor sports enthusiast.
William Shaw
Member
William is studying Computer science at University of Sheffield having excelled in this field since he was a young teenager.
Siri Enckell
Member
Siri is studing geography at the Helsinki University and is a marketing professional. She has a great interest in the High Arctic region.
Steve Stanley
Deputy Leader
Steve is a founder member and Deputy Leader of the ARG. Steve works as a geologist and geophysicist.
Joseph Cox
Member
Joseph is currently studying a master’s in architecture at the Manchester School of Architecture.
Wioleta Hypiak
Member
Polish dumplings connoisseur currently living in Berlin, archaeologists and passionate geophysicists.
Graeme Shaw
Member
Professor of Environmental Science at Nottingham University and formerly Reader at Imperial College,
Chris Searston
Photographer
Chris first visited Svalbard in 1991 with the Group as photographer.
Chris Groves
Member
Chris has led nearly 30 expeditions including several to the world’s highest mountains
