Scott Smith

Scott Smith is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on dissolved organic matter, metal speciation, and nutrient recovery. Currently on medical leave during the 2025 winter academic year, he maintains an active laboratory (CLEAR Lab) and collaborates internationally on environmental and biomedical projects. His work spans aquatic toxicology, water quality monitoring, and advanced wastewater treatment technologies.

Education details are not explicitly listed in the provided text, but his professional activities include supervising students and teaching courses in chemistry and environmental science. Notable projects involve the application of unmanned aerial vehicles for dissolved organic carbon modeling and investigations into the physiological impacts of dissolved organic carbon on fish species such as rainbow trout and tambaqui.

His research has addressed critical issues in environmental chemistry, including metal toxicity in marine and freshwater systems, the role of organic matter in metal bioavailability, and phosphorus recovery from wastewater. Collaborations include multi-national studies on surgical outcomes and postoperative complications, reflecting interdisciplinary interests.

Dr. Smith is reachable via ssmith@wlu.ca and maintains an active GitHub profile (https://github.com/skotssd). His CLEAR Lab focuses on innovative solutions for environmental challenges, emphasizing practical applications of chemical and biological principles in resource recovery and pollution mitigation.