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Richard Pawlowicz is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC), within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on ocean physics, seawater properties, geophysical fluid dynamics, and coastal processes. He holds a PhD from the MIT/WHOI Joint Program and has been a faculty member at UBC since 1996. His work integrates field observations, numerical modeling, and novel instrumentation, such as neutrally buoyant floats (Swish floats) and satellite-tracked drifters, to study coastal circulation, estuarine dynamics, and double diffusion processes. He leads research in the Salish Sea, Strait of Georgia, and Gulf of St. Lawrence, emphasizing subsurface mixing, dispersion, and the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems. Education & Background: B.Sc. (Hons) from Queen's University (1987), PhD from MIT/WHOI (1994), Postdoctoral research at Institute of Ocean Sciences (1994–1996). Research Interests: Ocean circulation, nonlinear waves, estuarine mixing, double diffusion in stratified basins, and the application of TEOS-10 seawater standards. He collaborates on projects like the MEOPAR Observation Core and has developed influential software tools for oceanographic analysis. Students & Supervision: Active supervisor of graduate students and postdocs in physical oceanography. Notable supervisees include Mark Halverson, Caixia Wang, Sam Stevens, and Grace Watts. He emphasizes mathematical rigor and writing skills, requiring strong backgrounds in PDEs and fluid dynamics. Labs & Teams: Member of the MEOPAR Research Management Committee, co-chair of SCOR/IAPWS/IAPSO seawater committees, and collaborator with the Pacific Salmon Foundation's citizen science programs. His work contributes to coastal resource management and climate resilience initiatives.

• Ocean Physics
• Seawater Properties
• Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
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Igor Mastikhin is a Professor of Physics at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), specializing in Magnetic Resonance techniques for materials science. His research focuses on developing portable NMR instruments and their applications in studying viscoelastic properties, two-phase media, and fast fluid dynamics. Collaborations with Drs. B.J. Balcom and B. Newling emphasize innovations in sensor design and field-portable measurements. Key research areas include: Portable NMR systems for measuring viscous/elastic properties via MR elastography Unilateral NMR analysis of non-Newtonian fluids in Couette flow MRI of freezing seawater sprays to study ice microstructure and brine dynamics Applications in maritime safety, oil recovery, and aerospace composites analysis His work bridges physics and engineering, with recent publications (2022-2025) advancing portable sensor technology and dynamic property characterization. Current projects explore real-time flow visualization and environmental ice dynamics. Notable contributions include: Development of phase interference methods for velocity measurements Quantitative MRI techniques for cavitating fluids and acoustic streaming Innovative unilateral magnet designs for field applications

• Magnetic Resonance
• Materials Science
• Portable Instrumentation
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Dr. Tim Papakyriakou is a Professor in the Department of Environment and Geography at the University of Manitoba, part of the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. His multidisciplinary research focuses on carbon, heat, and water cycles in high-latitude aquatic systems, employing field measurements and micrometeorological techniques to study greenhouse gas budgets. Research interests center on: Carbon cycling pathways from inland waters to Arctic seas Effects of terrestrial inputs on marine carbon dynamics Gas exchange processes using eddy covariance methods Climate feedback mechanisms in polar regions Current graduate students include Nick Decker (MSc), Keilan Ledger (MSc), and Tonya Burgers (PhD), with research spanning Lake Winnipeg to Arctic coastal systems.

• Carbon Cycling
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• Aquatic Ecosystems
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Rich Pawlowicz is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at The University of British Columbia (Vancouver Campus). He joined UBC's faculty in 1996 after postdoctoral work at the Institute of Ocean Sciences, BC. His research focuses on ocean dynamics, including coastal mixing processes, internal tides, and estuarine circulation, with a strong emphasis on the waters around British Columbia. He is known for developing new methods in flow visualization using acoustics and optics, as well as contributions to the Thermodynamic Equation of Seawater (TEOS-10). Education : B.Sc. (Hons) in Earth Sciences from Queen's University (1987) Ph.D. from the WHOI/MIT Joint Program (1994) Research Interests : Pawlowicz's work integrates field observations with mathematical analysis to understand oceanographic phenomena. Key areas include tidal modulation, river plume dynamics, harmful algal blooms in the Strait of Georgia, and coastal current behavior. His methodologies involve advanced instrumentation like HF radar, drifter deployments, and MATLAB-based data analysis tools. Grants and Leadership : He chairs the JCS (Joint SCOR/IAPWS/IAPSO Committee on Seawater Properties) and leads the MEOPAR Observation Core. His research has been supported by grants focusing on contaminant dispersion, coastal mixing, and oceanographic instrumentation. Labs and Teams : Directs the Ocean Dynamics Laboratory (ODL) at UBC, which develops low-cost surface drifters and conducts long-term oceanographic monitoring projects such as the Strait of Georgia Atlas and citizen science initiatives.

• Oceanography
• Physical Oceanography
• Environmental Science
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Aman Ullah, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta, and currently serves as Associate Dean (Academic) in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on utilizing lipids and proteins from renewable resources to develop sustainable biopolymers, bionanocomposites, and bio-based materials for applications in packaging, drug delivery, and environmental remediation. He leads the Utilization of Lipids - Polymers/Materials Chemistry Research Group, which emphasizes the conversion of agricultural byproducts (e.g., chicken feathers, spent hen lipids) into value-added materials. Ullah holds a PhD from the University of Genova, Italy, and has conducted research at Southern Methodist University, USA. His work has been recognized with awards including the 2022 ASTech Award, 2021 Innovation Awards for lipid conversion technologies, and the 2018 ALES Research and Innovation Award. He teaches courses in renewable biomaterials, food chemistry, and cereal/oilseed processing. His research group actively engages in interdisciplinary projects, including collaborations with industry partners to address challenges in biorefinery processes and water treatment. They prioritize sustainability, with a focus on reducing reliance on petrochemical plastics and enhancing environmental stewardship through material innovation. Recent projects include developing keratin-based biosorbents for heavy metal removal, microwave-assisted lipid metathesis, and smart edible coatings for food preservation. Ullah also participates in the Land Reclamation International Graduate School (LRIGS) program, fostering global education in environmental science.

• Biopolymers
• Renewable Materials
• Sustainable Packaging
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Dr. Erwan Bertin is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at St. Francis Xavier University, where he leads the Green Nanomaterials for Green Applications research group. His work focuses on electrocatalysis, nanomaterials synthesis via pulsed laser ablation in liquids, and CO₂ electroconversion. He holds a BSc from Université de Sherbrooke (2009) and a PhD from INRS-EMT (2016). Before joining StFX, he held postdoctoral positions at the University of Calgary (Canada First Research Excellence Fund Fellow) and the University of Duisburg-Essen (Humboldt Fellow). His research addresses critical challenges in sustainable energy and environmental remediation. Key interests include developing efficient electrocatalysts for CO₂ reduction, eliminating pollutants like urea and hydrazine, and advancing nanomaterials synthesis techniques. His lab employs tools such as pulsed laser ablation, SEM, and electrochemical analysis. Bertin has authored 23 peer-reviewed articles and 2 patents. Notable awards include the Humboldt Fellowship and Canada First Research Excellence Fund Postdoctoral Fellowship. His group actively mentors students in projects involving CO₂ electrolyzers, nanoparticle synthesis, and green chemistry applications.

• Electrocatalysis
• Nanomaterials
• Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquid
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