Douglas Kuluk is a Master Ice Road Engineer and Arctic Infrastructure Specialist based in Manitoba, Canada. With more than two decades of experience, he has become one of the leading experts in designing and maintaining frozen transportation networks that support northern communities, mining operations, and energy projects. A graduate of the University of Manitoba with a degree in Civil Engineering, Douglas specialized in cold-region infrastructure, focusing on permafrost dynamics, ice mechanics, and sustainable construction practices in extreme climates. Douglas is widely recognized for blending Indigenous traditional knowledge with modern engineering innovations. His collaborations with First Nations communities across Manitoba and the Northwest Territories have strengthened both the cultural and technical foundations of ice road building. By integrating tools such as satellite imaging, ground-penetrating radar, and climate monitoring, he has improved the safety and reliability of ice highways even as warming conditions shorten their seasons. Among his achievements, Douglas led the construction of a 400-kilometer seasonal road network that provided vital access to food, fuel, and medical supplies for remote communities. His work has reduced costs of living in isolated regions and bolstered northern economic development. Today, he continues to pioneer adaptive solutions such as modular floating roads and hybrid winter-summer transport routes.