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Dr. Manisha Kulkarni is a Professor at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, where she holds the University Research Chair in Climate Change and Emerging Diseases. She is also the Director of the INSIGHT (Interdisciplinary Spatial Informatics for Global Health) research lab and serves as Scientific Director of the Canadian Lyme Disease Research Network (TickNet Canada). Her work spans global public health, with a focus on vector-borne and zoonotic diseases. PhD in Medical Entomology, McGill University (2006) BSc in Environmental Biology, McGill University (2001) Dr. Kulkarni's research centers on the socio-ecological determinants of infectious disease emergence, particularly malaria, Lyme disease, and West Nile virus. She applies population surveys, entomological field sampling, molecular diagnostics, and GIS to study spatio-temporal patterns and the impacts of climate change and landscape transformation on disease transmission. Her work emphasizes One Health approaches and capacity building in low-resource settings. Her recent research trends show a strong focus on geospatial modeling of vector-borne diseases, climate change adaptation, urban tick surveillance, and international collaborations in Tanzania, Benin, and Latin America. She leads interdisciplinary projects integrating drone mapping, citizen science (e.g., eTick.ca), and community participation to identify disease risk factors. Scientific awards and recognitions include: University Research Chair in Climate Change and Emerging Diseases Ontario Early Researcher Award Faculty of Medicine Award for Leadership in Global Health (2023) Researcher of the Year, Faculty of Medicine (2019) Member, College of New Scholars, Royal Society of Canada NSERC Discovery Grant and CIHR funding Dr. Kulkarni has successfully advised multiple PhD and Master’s students and leads major funded projects supported by CIHR, PHAC, CFI, IDRC, and NSERC. She has held leadership roles as Associate Dean of Global Health (2021–2024) and currently serves on the CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity advisory board. Her lab, INSIGHT, fosters an interdisciplinary training environment combining field, lab, and analytical methods for global health research. Key research teams and collaborations include: INSIGHT Lab, University of Ottawa Pan-African Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC) Canadian Lyme Disease Research Network (TickNet Canada) London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) National Microbiology Lab, PHAC Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou (CREC), Benin

• Vector-borne Diseases
• Climate Change and Health
• Epidemiology
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Gregory Paradis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Forestry. His research focuses on sustainable forest management, integrating operations research, mathematical optimization, and systems modeling to address complex interactions between ecosystems, industries, and society. He works with the FRESH Lab and collaborates with the Integrated Remote Sensing Studio, emphasizing ecological and economic integration in forest planning. Sustainable Forest Management Operations Research Forest Economics Data Science Risk Assessment GIS-based Methods His research spans forest inventory optimization, climate change adaptation strategies, wildfire risk modeling, and decision support systems for invasive species. He develops computational frameworks to enhance wood supply planning, carbon management, and ecological resilience. Recent work includes machine learning applications for fire safety in timber structures and automated road planning tools for wildlife conservation. Paradis’s publications highlight trends in applying optimization methods to sustainable forestry, with a focus on biodiversity, climate adaptation, and value chain innovation. He advocates for interdisciplinary approaches that bridge silviculture, industrial engineering, and data science to tackle emerging challenges in forest ecosystems. As an educator, he seeks motivated students with quantitative and creative problem-solving skills. His lab collaborates on remote sensing integration, risk assessment models, and policy-relevant forest management strategies, ensuring plans account for uncertainties like insect infestations or windthrow events.

• Sustainable Forest Management
• Operations Research
• Forest Economics
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Brian Leung is an Associate Professor at McGill University, jointly affiliated with the Department of Biology and the Bieler School of the Environment . He holds the prestigious UNESCO Chair for Dialogues on Sustainability and serves as Director of the McGill Neotropical Environment Option (NEO) , a collaborative program with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. His work bridges ecological theory, computational modeling, and environmental policy. Dr. Leung earned his PhD in Biology from Carleton University and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge and the University of Notre Dame. His academic journey at McGill began in 2004 as an Assistant Professor, advancing to Associate Professor in 2010. His research centers on predictive ecology , particularly modeling biological invasions and sustainability challenges . He develops and applies mathematical, statistical, and computational models to understand invasion dynamics across terrestrial, aquatic, and marine systems. His recent work includes the Panama Research and Integrated Sustainability Model (PRISM) , a spatially explicit framework for sustainability science in the Global South. His research spans scales from local to global and integrates ecological, economic, and social factors. His recent publications show a strong focus on invasion risk assessment , species distribution modeling , economic costs of invasions , and ecological forecasting . He frequently publishes in top journals such as Nature , Ecology Letters , and Global Ecology and Biogeography , emphasizing data-driven decision-making and policy relevance. Dr. Leung has received significant recognition through invitations to contribute to major reports and has co-edited influential works on invasive species economics. While specific named awards are not listed, his leadership roles and publication record reflect high scientific esteem. He actively mentors a dynamic research group, supervising multiple Ph.D. and M.Sc. students on projects related to invasion modeling, mangrove conservation, forest pest dynamics, and urban ecology. His lab emphasizes quantitative skills and interdisciplinary collaboration. He has secured research funding to support these projects, though specific grants are not detailed in the text. He leads the Leung Lab , which focuses on predictive modeling in ecology and sustainability. The lab collaborates with institutions such as the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and environmental firms like Habitat. Current projects include multi-species connectivity modeling, mangrove ecosystem services, and forecasting forest pest outbreaks.

• Predictive Ecology
• Biological Invasions
• Sustainability Science
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Dr. Jason Gibbs is an Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. He also serves as the Curator of the J. B. Wallis / R. E. Roughley Museum of Entomology (WRME), a significant center for the study of bee biodiversity. His work is central to advancing knowledge in wild bee systematics, phylogenetics, and conservation. PhD in Biology, York University, Canada MSc in Botany, University of Toronto, Canada BSc in Biological Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Canada His research focuses on the diversity, taxonomy, and conservation of wild bees , particularly halictid and panurgine bees. He employs integrative taxonomic approaches , combining morphological, molecular, and ecological data to resolve species boundaries and evolutionary relationships. His work extends to pollinator ecology , examining how habitat management, agricultural practices, and landscape changes affect bee communities and pollination services. He is deeply involved in bee conservation , including the rediscovery of rare species and the development of habitat strategies to support pollinators in human-modified landscapes. The trends in his recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on systematics and alpha-taxonomy , with numerous revisions of bee genera and checklists of regional faunas. He frequently uses DNA barcoding and phylogenomics to address taxonomic challenges. Additionally, his work explores pollination dynamics in agricultural systems , particularly in blueberry and other crops, assessing the roles of wild versus managed bees. There is a consistent theme of habitat enhancement and conservation across his research, with studies on floral strips, prairie restoration, and the impacts of land-use change. Dr. Gibbs is actively involved in mentoring and training the next generation of entomologists. His lab includes several graduate students and highly qualified personnel who contribute to his diverse research projects, as indicated by the asterisked names in his publications. He leads the Gibbs Wild Bee Lab, which is dedicated to understanding bee diversity and evolution. The lab combines field research with molecular and morphological analyses, and maintains close ties with the WRME museum, which serves as a vital resource for specimen-based research and education.

• Entomology
• Wild Bee Taxonomy
• Integrative Taxonomy
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Alexandre Poulain is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa and Vice Dean for Research and Infrastructure in the Faculty of Science. His multidisciplinary research bridges biogeochemistry, microbial physiology, and environmental toxicology. Education: B.Sc. (Angers, France), M.Sc. (INRS, Canada), Ph.D. (Université de Montréal, Canada), Postdoc (MIT, USA) Research Interests: Mercury cycling in Arctic and temperate ecosystems, microbial metal transformations, biosensor development for contaminants, redox reaction dynamics, bioremediation using environmental microbes, and mercury-organic matter interactions. His lab (2017-2025) has produced 15 recent publications on mercury biogeochemistry in oil sands, rice paddies, and Arctic lakes, alongside arsenic speciation studies and pesticide impacts on pollinators. Current students explore archaeal mercury regulators, acidothermophilic biosensors, and microbial remediation. Scientific contributions include: NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2007-2009) Co-PI on Microbright, a startup commercializing microbial water treatment Developed portable arsenic biosensor tested in Cambodia Co-edited mercury-climate synthesis in Nature Communications

• Biogeochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Environmental Microbiology
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Jennifer Williams is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia (UBC), located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam People. She holds a PhD from the University of Montana (2008) and a BA from the University of California, Berkeley. Her primary research focuses on understanding how interacting ecological and evolutionary processes influence species distributions and abundances, particularly in the context of global environmental changes like climate change, habitat fragmentation, and biological invasions. Her work integrates field experiments, observational studies, and mathematical modeling to address conservation challenges. Her current research themes include eco-evolutionary dynamics of range expansion, species interactions in Garry oak savannas, plant life history responses to climate change, and invasive species management. She received the prestigious Killam Research Fellowship in 2020, recognizing her contributions to biodiversity and climate science. Williams teaches courses in geography and ecology, and her lab actively collaborates with the Biodiversity Research Centre. Her recent work emphasizes forecasting species' responses to climate change and developing strategies for ecosystem resilience.

• Biodiversity
• Ecology
• Climate Science
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Dr. Noboru Yonemitsu is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Science. He specializes in Hydrotechnical Engineering and has been with UBC since 1992, contributing to both teaching and research. His research focuses on IR-NDT technologies, turbulent fluid mechanics, and environmental fluid mechanics, with applications in wastewater treatment and ecological systems. Education: M.A.Sc. in Engineering Physics from Hokkaido University (Japan), specializing in Turbulent Fluid Dynamics and Non-destructive Testing (NDT). Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering from the University of Alberta, Canada. Research Interests: Non-destructive testing (NDT) for infrastructure assessment Fluid dynamics in environmental and ecological contexts Wastewater treatment technologies Awards: 2019 3rd Year Student Appreciation Award 2002 Civil Engineering Teaching Award (UBC) Alberta Ministry of Advanced Education Scholarship (1987-1989) Teaching: Instructs courses including CIVL 303 (Computational Tools), CIVL 315 (Fluid Mechanics II), and Civil Engineering Design Projects. His pedagogical approach integrates practical engineering challenges with theoretical foundations. Professional Experience: Extensive consulting and research work with organizations like Northwest Hydraulics Consultants, NASA, BCIT, and major industries, spanning hydraulics, NDT, and environmental engineering.

• IR-NDT Technologies
• Turbulent Fluid Mechanics
• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
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Dr. Tristan A.F. Long is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Wilfrid Laurier University's Faculty of Science in Waterloo, Ontario. A behavioral ecologist and evolutionary geneticist, he focuses on sexual selection and the role of female mate preference variation in evolutionary change. With teaching responsibilities for large introductory biology courses like BI111 and BI393, he has developed innovative active learning techniques using playing cards, iClickers, and role-playing games to teach population genetics and ecological principles. University of Western Ontario - BSc in Honours Ecology and Evolution (1999) University of Guelph - MSc in Zoology (2001) Queen’s University - PhD in Biology (2005) University of California Santa Barbara - Postdoctoral Fellow (2005-2009) University of Toronto - Postdoctoral Fellow (2009-2010) His research examines how female Drosophila melanogaster vary in their mating preferences and how these differences shape evolutionary trajectories. He has published extensively on reproductive plasticity, sexual conflict, and environmental interaction effects. His laboratory combines experimental evolution with computational modeling to explore genetic trade-offs and behavioral adaptations. Scientific awards include the Laurier Teaching Award for Sustained Excellence (2017). He has developed innovative classroom techniques like the Battle of the Beaks exercise for teaching adaptive evolution and an iClicker-based population genetics simulation using playing cards. His 2024 BI393 biostatistics course policy strongly discourages generative AI use due to concerns about educational integrity and environmental impact.

• Evolutionary genetics
• Behavioral ecology
• Experimental evolution
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Dr. Elemir Simko is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathology at the University of Saskatchewan, affiliated with Prairie Diagnostic Services. He holds a DVM from the University of Belgrade (Yugoslavia) and a DVSc from the University of Guelph, and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Since 1998, he has coordinated core anatomic pathology courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research focuses on honey bee health, agricultural sustainability, comparative pathology, and innate immunity. Recent work includes studies on honey bee pathogen dynamics, pesticide impacts, and equine septic arthritis diagnostics using biomarkers. He collaborates extensively with researchers on investigative pathology and contributes to diagnostic services. Education: DVM (University of Belgrade), DVSc (University of Guelph), ACVP Diplomate Key Research Themes: Honey bee health, infectious disease pathogenesis, antimicrobial resistance, and diagnostic pathology Collaborations: Prairie Diagnostic Services, multiple veterinary and agricultural researchers Dr. Simko’s publications span veterinary pathology, honey bee health, and equine medicine. His recent articles highlight advancements in diagnostic techniques for septic arthritis in horses and interventions to mitigate honey bee colony threats. He has no listed awards but maintains active roles in teaching and applied research.

• Honey bee health
• Agricultural sustainability
• Comparative pathology
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John Markham is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba. His office is located in W481 Duff Roblin Building, and he can be contacted via email at John.Markham@umanitoba.ca or by phone at 204-474-7180. His research focuses on: Community ecology in northern ecosystems Symbiotic nitrogen fixation processes Ecosystem engineering mechanisms Arctic and boreal forest dynamics Plant-soil-animal interactions Environmental stressor impacts on nutrient cycling Professor Markham's work centers on how biotic interactions shape subarctic and boreal environments, particularly through the lens of nitrogen-fixing plants and animal-mediated ecosystem engineering. His research demonstrates how Arctic foxes create nutrient hotspots via denning that enhance plant productivity and diversity in tundra ecosystems, while his studies on actinorhizal plants (especially alders) reveal complex responses to salinity, temperature, moisture, and elevated CO2 levels. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) shows consistent emphasis on Arctic fox ecosystem engineering impacts on forest dynamics, nitrogen fixation symbiosis under environmental stressors, and landscape-scale nutrient cycling. His work integrates field experiments across Canadian sites with remote sensing and biogeochemical analyses, revealing how animal activities and microbial symbioses drive ecosystem resilience in northern environments facing climate change.

• Community ecology
• Symbiotic nitrogen fixation
• Ecosystem engineers
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Susan Dudley is a Professor in the Department of Biology at McMaster University, where she has established herself as a leading researcher in plant ecology and physiology. Her work spans multiple areas including plant-plant interactions, kin recognition mechanisms in plants, and pollinator ecology, with significant contributions to understanding how plants interact with their environment and with each other. Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolution from University of Chicago (1991) M.Sc. in Biology from McGill University (1984) B.Sc. in Biology from McGill University (1981) Dr. Dudley's research primarily focuses on plant social behavior, particularly kin recognition and cooperation among plants. Her groundbreaking work has demonstrated that plants can recognize their relatives and modify their growth patterns accordingly, challenging traditional views of plant behavior. She also investigates pollinator ecology, with recent research on wild bees including the unusual case of snail shell-nesting bees. Her interdisciplinary approach combines field observations, controlled experiments, and molecular techniques to address fundamental questions in plant ecology. Her publication record shows consistent productivity with a focus on plant social interactions over the past 15 years. The research trends reveal an evolution from basic studies on kin recognition mechanisms to applications in conservation biology and sustainable agriculture. Her recent work connects plant social behavior with broader ecological concerns including invasive species management, pollinator conservation, and forest ecosystem dynamics. As an educator, Dr. Dudley teaches Ecological Statistics (BIOLOGY 707), Applied Statistics for Biology (BIOLOGY 3SA3), Field Methods in Ecology (BIOLOGY 3JJ3), and Plant Biodiversity and Biotechnology (BIOLOGY 2D03). Her teaching spans both undergraduate and graduate levels, emphasizing practical field and statistical skills essential for modern ecological research. Her research has received significant attention in both academic and public spheres, with multiple publications picked up by news outlets, referenced in Wikipedia pages, and shared across social media platforms. The collaborative nature of her work is evident from her co-author network, which includes researchers across various biological disciplines.

• Plant Ecology
• Plant Physiology
• Kin Recognition in Plants
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Carol Frost, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on arthropod community ecology, particularly biodiversity conservation and the impacts of human activities on ecological functions. She holds a PhD in Ecology from the University of Canterbury (2014), an MSc in Entomology from McGill University (2009), and a BSc in Animal Biology from the University of Alberta (2006). Her work spans three key areas: (1) identifying low-cost industrial/urban modifications for biodiversity conservation, (2) advancing ecological network approaches to predict community dynamics, and (3) documenting Alberta's arthropod biodiversity. Recent studies include analyzing pollinator networks, habitat edge effects, and agricultural landscape impacts on hoverflies and canola crops. Frost teaches courses such as Principles of Managing Natural Diversity (REN R 364/765), Exploratory Data Analysis (REN R 581), and Statistical Methods for Environmental Sciences (REN R 582). Her research outputs emphasize ecosystem resilience, keystone species roles, and multitrophic interactions, with a focus on applied conservation solutions.

• Arthropod Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Ecosystem Function
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Jessica Forrest is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on evolutionary ecology, particularly plant-pollinator interactions, climate change impacts on pollinators, and the ecological consequences of phenological shifts. She studies native bees, their interactions with plants, and how agricultural practices can benefit from native bee ecology. Her work spans field studies in natural and agricultural landscapes, emphasizing pollinator conservation and climate adaptation. Notable projects include investigations into bee nesting habitat enhancement in orchards, the effects of drought on alpine bees, and the role of floral traits in pollinator attraction. Research Themes: Pollination ecology, climate change biology, bee behavior, and agricultural sustainability. Labs/Teams: Leads the Forrest Lab at the University of Ottawa, involving graduate and undergraduate students in field and lab-based studies. Her recent work highlights the importance of Asteraceae pollen in protecting mason bees from brood parasites and the complex effects of temperature on bee reproductive success in high-elevation habitats. Students advised include Lydia, Michelle, Natasha, Roisin, Tovah, and others, with projects ranging from bee cognition to agricultural pollination systems. The Forrest Lab collaborates widely, addressing applied and theoretical questions in pollinator ecology.

• Evolutionary ecology
• Pollination
• Climate change
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Marc Habash is an Associate Professor at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph. His work focuses on microbial interactions in environmental systems, particularly pathogen detection, microbial biofilms, and water quality. He holds a BSc in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Toronto, an MSc in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Western Ontario, and a PhD in Environmental Biology from the University of Guelph. Research interests include molecular and culture-based detection of waterborne pathogens, microbial source tracking using Bacteroidales spp., and biofilm formation studies involving probiotics. Collaborative efforts examine proteomic analysis via mass spectrometry techniques. His lab is located in the Edmund C. Bovey Building (Room 3238). Publications emphasize environmental microbiology applications: from yeast tolerance mechanisms to advanced PCR methods for microbial viability quantification. Recent work explores bacterial surface dynamics, insect pest diapause induction, and enzymatic dehalogenation processes. Research consistently bridges fundamental microbiology with practical environmental monitoring solutions. No scientific awards are listed. Advising and grants sections remain unpopulated in available records. His interdisciplinary approach connects environmental engineering, molecular biology, and ecological systems analysis.

• Water Quality
• Microbial Source Tracking
• Waterborne Pathogens
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Dr. Flavia van Cleef is an Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Agriculture and Bioresources, affiliated with the Plant Sciences and Animal and Poultry Science departments. Her research integrates forage management, ruminant nutrition, and sustainable strategies to optimize livestock production while reducing environmental impacts. Ph.D., University of Florida, Marianna, FL, USA M.Sc., São Paulo State University, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil B.Sc., São Paulo State University, Jaboticabal, SP, Brazil Her work emphasizes the use of alternative feed resources, pasture-based systems, and mitigation approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock. She focuses on enhancing forage utilization efficiency, soil health, and nutrient cycling in tropical grasslands and silvopastoral systems. Recent publications highlight her contributions to methane emissions reduction through tannin-rich legumes, nitrous oxide dynamics in integrated farming systems, and water footprint optimization in nitrogen-fertilized pastures. Her methodologies include in vitro assays, stable isotope analysis, and field studies on dung beetle ecology. Flavia is currently recruiting motivated MSc students. Contact her at flavia.vancleef@usask.ca for collaboration opportunities in forage quality, soil health, and sustainable livestock systems.

• Sustainable Livestock Production
• Forage Management
• Ruminant Nutrition
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