Daniel Lefebvre

Professor Daniel Lefebvre is a faculty member in the Department of Biology at Queen's University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. He holds a cross-appointment with the Beaty Water Research Centre. His research focuses on bioremediation and synthetic biology, including microbial processes for detoxifying environmental contaminants and producing commercially valuable products. He teaches applied biology and biotechnology courses, emphasizing the bridge between basic discoveries and real-world applications.

Research interests include nanoparticle biosynthesis in microorganisms, bioremediation in aquaculture systems, and microbiota studies across human and plant systems. His work spans both foundational and applied research. Teaching contributions have earned him numerous unspecified teaching awards. He is based in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and affiliated with the Beaty Water Research Centre.