Scott Mundle

Scott Mundle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Science. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. His research focuses on environmental chemistry and geochemistry, specifically investigating contaminant degradation, nutrient cycles, and the impacts of industrial, agricultural, and oil/gas pollutants in environmental systems. His lab, Mundle Lab (www.mundlelab.com), explores dynamic relationships between pollutants and natural systems, including methane transport in shales, microbial activity in deep subsurface environments, and nutrient dynamics in aquatic ecosystems.

Education: Ph.D. (University of Toronto).

Research interests include environmental geochemistry, subsurface biogeochemistry, and pollution mitigation strategies. Recent work emphasizes methane emissions from oil/gas operations, nutrient retention in agricultural watersheds, and carbon sequestration in coastal ecosystems. His publications address topics like carbon isotope fractionation during contaminant degradation and the role of sabkhas in blue carbon sequestration.

Collaborations with international researchers and use of advanced techniques like compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA) and machine learning highlight his interdisciplinary approach. The lab also engages in citizen science initiatives to monitor aquatic invertebrate declines and water quality.

Labs/Teams: Mundle Lab at University of Windsor, focusing on innovative solutions to environmental challenges through field and laboratory-based research.