Jennifer Drake

Jennifer Drake is a Professor and Tier II Canada Research Chair in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University, leading the Drake Stormwater Research Group. Her work focuses on sustainable stormwater solutions for Canadian urban environments, with expertise in low impact development and green infrastructure systems.

Dr. Drake's educational background includes:

• B.Eng & Scty from McMaster University
• M.A.Sc. from the University of Guelph
• Ph.D. from the University of Guelph

Her research centers on stormwater management, urban flooding mitigation, and water quality improvement through innovative technologies. She investigates diverse systems including bioretention cells, permeable pavements, and green roofs, emphasizing sustainability and interdisciplinary design for Canada's unique climate challenges.

Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal strong trends toward practical field applications and climate resilience. Key themes include microplastic removal in bioretention systems, biochar-enhanced green infrastructure, winter performance of permeable pavements, and standardized reporting methodologies for long-term system evaluation.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Tier II Canada Research Chair in Stormwater Management

Dr. Drake's research program involves extensive field monitoring across Ontario communities, with collaborations spanning municipal governments and industry partners. Her group actively tests emerging technologies like blue-green roofs and regenerative street sweepers while addressing real-world challenges such as road salt pollution and urban flooding exacerbated by climate change.

The Drake Stormwater Research Group operates the Sponge City Lab, conducting hands-on experiments with undergraduate and graduate students on green roof rehabilitation, bioretention performance monitoring, and permeable pavement maintenance. Current projects focus on building climate-resilient urban water infrastructure through integrated technological and ecological approaches.