Loren Knopper

Dr. Loren Knopper is a Senior Principal and Senior Technical Advisor for Research at Stantec Consulting Ltd., with 25 years of experience in environmental health, toxicology, and risk assessment. He teaches graduate courses in the School of Environmental Science at the University of Guelph. His work spans academic and consulting roles, focusing on multidisciplinary projects in agrochemicals, renewable energy, and government sectors. Key areas include ecological/human health risk assessments, pesticide impacts, and biomarker research.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biology, University of Ottawa (2004)
• M.Sc. in Biology, University of New Orleans (2005)
• B.Sc. in Biology, University of Guelph (1996)
• NSERC Industrial Research Fellowship, Jacques Whitford (2005–2007)

Research Interests: Ecological risk assessment, human health risk assessment, toxicology of pesticides, pollinator health, wind turbine impacts, and biomarkers. His work emphasizes bridging technical expertise with clear communication, including roles as an expert witness, lecturer, and author of >40 scientific manuscripts.

Publications: Focus on contaminants in ecosystems, pesticide effects on wildlife, and risk assessment methodologies. Recent work includes models for avian thermoregulation, phytoremediation of petroleum hydrocarbons, and neonicotinoid toxicity to birds.